SourthenILdeerhunter Posted April 8, 2010 Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 well ive got some bad news my cousin went out scouting the other day and found 3 4 ft long rattlers where i usually hunt now its got me all worried about them i dont have any snake boots or the money to get any any tips on ways "snake proofing" or getting the worry out of me .... its got me thinking on weather or not im evan gonna turkey hunt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted April 8, 2010 Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 Hmmmmm....... Let's pretend I went out scouting and heard a few turkeys gobbling. The only other person that hunts is my cousin that happens to be scared of snakes....... :D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SourthenILdeerhunter Posted April 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 Hmmmmm....... Let's pretend I went out scouting and heard a few turkeys gobbling. The only other person that hunts is my cousin that happens to be scared of snakes....... :D:D hardy har har ..... i happen to be terrified of any snake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camoman1 Posted April 8, 2010 Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 Get out there and watch where you step!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted April 8, 2010 Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 LOL. Turkey hunting and nasty tempered venomous snakes run hand in hand here, was several years into hunting before I ever got my first pair of snake boots, would not go without them some times of the year here now. Least those rattlers will typically give you a warning, copperheads and water moccasins will sometimes about let you step on them, occasionally they will also shake their tails like a rattler and you can hear the vibration against leaves, but would not count on getting a warning from them. About all I could say is be careful where you step, especially stepping over logs and areas where there are a lot of leaves where you might not see them, snakes like to hide/move under the leaves and they do blend in very well. Oh and yeah, snake boots are great, but when you are laying on the ground and got a bird gobbling in eyesight and also got a lowbelly slithering through the leaves within a few yards while you are laying on the ground it can be a bit unnerving trying to hold out for that bird. Has happened to me on more than just a couple occasions where I have had snakes get close while I was sitting or laying on the ground, wife had her first close encounter with a water moccasin while on the ground turkey hunting last spring think she posted something about that somewhere. There is a pretty distinct sound to a snake moving through/under the leaves, once you have heard it you will know what it is when you hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SourthenILdeerhunter Posted April 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 water moccasins will sometimes about let you step on them i did last year thankfully i stepped on its head almost shot my foot off trying to kill it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted April 8, 2010 Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 We've got plenty of snakes, but I've never owned a pair of snake boots, but I'm sure they're a sound investment. But like William said, if you're going to run up on a snake, a rattler is one of the best to confront. I've never seen one that didn't do his best to warn you. Copperheads are responsible for about 80% of the bites in this state. Them things bite first and ask questions later. Relax and hunt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goinghuntin Posted April 8, 2010 Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 hardy har har ..... i happen to be terrified of any snake Me too i did last year thankfully i stepped on its head almost shot my foot off trying to kill it I'm sorry but that's pretty funny lol :toot: Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SourthenILdeerhunter Posted April 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 I'm sorry but that's pretty funny lol :toot: Nathan yea i do to lol i was thankful i was on my way out in stead of on my way in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Givan Posted April 8, 2010 Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 Yeah I would just watch where I step and go hunting, but snakes dont bother me much. Last spring me and my cousin were hunting together one afternoon and we had set up on a bird that was gobbling. As I was setting there against this tree I heard something in the leaves beside me and I look over and see this 3 foot black snake not 12 inches from my leg. My cousin was setting on the other side of me and I told him "dont move there is a snake next to me." As soon as I said this he jumps up and I swear I thought he was gonna shoot my leg off.:stupid: so I did my best James Bond roll away from the tree. Needless to say my cousin is scared to death of snakes and we didnt see any turkeys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond Archer 01 Posted April 8, 2010 Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 Sorry to hear that. Just watch where you step and I think you will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobbly_Alaska Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 send them on up.. i like playing with snakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SourthenILdeerhunter Posted April 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 send them on up.. i like playing with snakes i really wish i could!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SourthenILdeerhunter Posted April 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 well i talked to my cousin today there is a really nice tom just about 50 yards from my spot so he took care of the rattler and threw it on the neighbors property about 300 yards away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goinghuntin Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 well i talked to my cousin today there is a really nice tom just about 50 yards from my spot so he took care of the rattler and threw it on the neighbors property about 300 yards away Thats the way to do it Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterbobb Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 CCI makes a shot shell load for several different pistol cartriges. From a few feet away they make mince meat of a snakes head. They are fairly quite and don't disturb the woods as much as a 2 ounce turkey load does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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