Snakebite Question

[Clarence Martin]

For those in Snake Country. I.E. The South!!!


Is 1/8" thick Polypropylene Plastic strong enough to prevent a snake from biting into the leg ?

[Sean Troy]

For those in Snake Country. I.E. The South!!!


Is 1/8" thick Polypropylene Plastic strong enough to prevent a snake from biting into the leg ?

It's kind of soft at that thinness. Also be aware of, feet get bit more often than legs. What type of foot protection you ware is just as important. Snake leggings are made from different materials like a heavy canvas of harder plastic. Most outdoor shops or hunting supply stores carry them.

[Brian Ashton]

Anyone I know that has lived in snake country has said the best defence against getting bitten is walk with a heavy foot. Gives the snake lots of time to feel you coming and get out of your way.

[Mike Cutler]

It's kind of soft at that thinness. Also be aware of, feet get bit more often than legs. What type of foot protection you ware is just as important. Snake leggings are made from different materials like a heavy canvas of harder plastic. Most outdoor shops or hunting supply stores carry them.

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Well made leather boots that come to mid calf, and snake leggings.
Leave the colorful Goretex models on the shelf.

[Malcolm Schweizer]

I had Olathe boots custom make a pair of cowboy boots for trekking through snake territory. They used the thickest leather they could get, at my special request. The guy that made them said it would be the last time they ever made a pair like that because he broke four needles making them.

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[Randy Red Bemont]

I hate the snakes but I hate the chigger bites even worse. Lots of rattlesnakes this year!!

Red

[Joe Tilson]

Don't tell my wife, We have had a four foot black snake in my half building for the past two years. This is where I store the cut offs and scrap wood for other uses. Ole Butch keeps the mouse population down for us. We haven't seen to many snakes here this year, thanks to Butch, but neighbors have seen some in their yards. Relatives in Eastern TN have told us they have seen more rattlers and copper heads in the mountains this year.