Showing posts with label rattlesnake proof boots. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rattlesnake proof boots. Show all posts

Friday, November 7, 2008

Snake Proof Boots & Other Snake Proof Clothing

Snake Proof Boots

Snake proof boots are good things, I think, since if you're scared of snakes like me a snake proof boot is going to be more reassuring than a normal hiking boot or rubber boot that might not stop a snake bite. Rattlesnake proof boots are just rip-offs since a snake boot is a snake boot and there isn't really any big difference worth mentioning. I'm not an expert or anything, but I've been around outdoors and it seems to make sense that one pair of fangs is like another and if you want snake bite protection then any snake boot should really do its job well otherwise it wouldn't be a real snake proof boot, would it?

There are many different types of snake proof boots (the same as snake boots, in case I forgot to mention that snake boots and snake proof boots are the same thing) and deciding on the best ones is hard to do since there are so many different opinions about which snake boots are best. Rubber snake proof hip boots are good for swamps and marshes and stuff like that, but maybe are a bad idea as snakebite protection on a long hike. Hiking the Appalachian trail in big snake proof rubber boots isn't a smart idea, just like normal snake proof hiking boots aren't very good for marshy areas, probably.

This is why you need to be careful when you're looking for the right pair of snake proof boots or other types of snake proof clothing that you get the right type and style of boot for whatever your specific need are. Snake proof rubber hunting boots are perfect for swampy areas while obviously snake proof hiking boots are much better for steep and dusty hiking trails.

Knowing what type of snake boots are best is what makes for a better purchase!

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Snake Proof Boot Review: Men's Rocky Waterproof Rattler Snake Boots

Rocky 15" Waterproof Rattler Snake Boots for Men



Rocky 15'' Waterproof Rattler Snake Boots for Men
The Rocky Waterproof Rattler Snake Boots is a great men's snake proof boot that goes up the leg to protect up to the knee against a surprised rattlesnake. These boots are perfect for swampy or marshy areas, and these are one of the most preferred boots for turkey hunting in the swamps with full protection.

There are many great choices in snake proof boots and these are among the personal favorites of many men looking for snake proof hunting boots (especially ones that are water proof to keep the legs dry and comfortable).

If this sounds like the right type of snake boot for you, then consider purchasing

Rocky 15'' Waterproof Rattler Snake Boots for Men

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Snake Proof Boots | Rattlesnake Proof Boots | Copperhead Proof Boots | Snake Boots

Rattlesnake Proof Boots vs. Copperhead Proof Boots

When looking for the perfect pair of snake proof boots, there are a lot of questions that come up. Many times hunters or hikers who are looking for a quality pair of snake boots often have very specific snakes in mind that they want to protect themselves from. In North America coral snakes tend to be more of an afterthought, in part because they don't have the fangs of vipers and so have a very difficult time injecting venom past normal clothes or shoes as is.

But rattlesnakes, copperheads, and cottonmouths are all dangerous vipers that can strike at hunters of both woods and swamps, as well as hikers in the desert. These venomous snakes are everywhere, and so oftentimes people will find a wide variety of snake proof boots, and so not knowing which brand is best, they'll look (and sometimes even buy) a more expensive pair of snake boots that has one of the following tags:

  • Rattlesnake Proof Boots
  • Copperhead Proof Boots
  • Water Moccasin Proof Boots

There's a major problem with this: all snake proof boots are built to stop fangs, meaning there is no such thing as a "specialized" snake boot. If you find two great pairs of snake proof boots, and one costs a lot more but is "rattlesnake proof" while the other is simply "snake proof," don't fall for the rattlesnake snake proof boot scam. The "normal" pair of snake proof boots are more than enough to stop any rattlesnake's bite. Or copperhead. Or cobra, taipen, mamba, or European viper, depending on where in the world you're trekking.

A good pair of snake boots are designed to stop the strike of a venomous snake, no matter what species. Look for a good pair of snake proof boots, and don't fall for the "rattlesnake proof boots" or "copperhead proof boots" scama - all snake proof boots are good enough.


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