Boulder Canyon Bob# 32052L Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Any body have any experience with snake gaiters My neighbors have seen quite a number of large rattlesnakes on their properties and with my poor hearing they'd have to be in my hat before I heard them. I do carry my Bond with 3" 410 on me when working on the property, but don't want to have to drive myself to the ER. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Hope someone , has some info we got a few timbers and some dimondbacks , worse is the copperheads and moccins , Don't give ya any warning CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin N. Hobbes, 17218 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I wear Chippewa Snake Boots, which give more protection than gaiters.. Protects your legs from much more than snakes. You can get factory seconds (cosmetic blemishes) off e-bay for around $85, they're normally $185. Snake gaiters are going to run you around $70, so I think the boots are a much better value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boulder Canyon Bob# 32052L Posted June 24, 2014 Author Share Posted June 24, 2014 I wear Chippewa Snake Boots, which give more protection than gaiters.. Protects your legs from much more than snakes. You can get factory seconds (cosmetic blemishes) off e-bay for around $85, they're normally $185. Snake gaiters are going to run you around $70, so I think the boots are a much better value. Yeah, I'm sure heavy boots are more protection, but for a number of reasons they're not for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Bob #61228 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I hate snakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorado Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Any body have any experience with snake gaiters My neighbors have seen quite a number of large rattlesnakes on their properties and with my poor hearing they'd have to be in my hat before I heard them. I do carry my Bond with 3" 410 on me when working on the property, but don't want to have to drive myself to the ER. I've used them before, I haven't been hit yet. But they do wonders for cactus. I believe they would help on all but the largest of rattlesnakes. Unfortunately, Rattlesnakes are one of the hardest hitting snakes in the world and it takes quite a bit to stop them. A very large snake wouldn't have much trouble getting through gaiters. I will say that you do get what you pay for, and an expensive pair of gaiters is still a lot cheaper than a single dose of antivenin. As they say "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eamon Chute Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 If it was me....I'd use snake boots AND gaiters!!!!! Not to mention I'd be carrying an arsenal of weaponry with me. Just in case. EC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 One problem you will run into is heat. Either gaiters or boots that will stop a snake create a large amount of heat. Not comfortable at all. If you are going to wear them any way, pieces of stove pipe cut to fit your legs are acceptable alternatives. Does not, of course, protect your feet but good on the legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boulder Canyon Bob# 32052L Posted June 24, 2014 Author Share Posted June 24, 2014 Snake gaiters in action (not for the squeamish) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverboat Red, SASS #71733 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Bob, I recommend this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Snake gaiters in action (not for the squeamish) What happens when that pissed off rattler decides to latch onto the toe of your shoe???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boulder Canyon Bob# 32052L Posted June 24, 2014 Author Share Posted June 24, 2014 What happens when that pissed off rattler decides to latch onto the toe of your shoe???? Hopefully you have thick leather boots on or steel toes in your boots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boulder Canyon Bob# 32052L Posted June 24, 2014 Author Share Posted June 24, 2014 Bob, I recommend this: Why didn't I think of that, it comes with the handy ax to remove the danger too, you're a genius Red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boulder Canyon Bob# 32052L Posted June 25, 2014 Author Share Posted June 25, 2014 Bob 1 snakes 0, got a 3 ft one this afternoon, 10 rattles on it. PS: anybody know how to make a snake hat band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Bob 1 snakes 0, got a 3 ft one this afternoon, 10 rattles on it. PS: anybody know how to make a snake hat band go here ASAP: http://www.taxidermy.net/forums/ReptileArticles/04/047E8BE968.html If you don't want to by the tanning kit you can use a 50/50 mix of Glycerin and Alcohol. Most important is to not let the skin dry out. Has to be fleshed really well and kept in the freezer until you are ready to tan it. Keep the meat it tastes great fried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elk Creek LeMieux Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Snake gaiters in action (not for the squeamish) "HEY BILLY, c'mere... I need you to try something..." Most important is to not let the skin dry out. Has to be fleshed really well and kept in the freezer until you are ready to tan it. Just make sure to let everybody else in the house know you put a snake in the freezer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boulder Canyon Bob# 32052L Posted June 25, 2014 Author Share Posted June 25, 2014 go here ASAP: http://www.taxidermy.net/forums/ReptileArticles/04/047E8BE968.html If you don't want to by the tanning kit you can use a 50/50 mix of Glycerin and Alcohol. Most important is to not let the skin dry out. Has to be fleshed really well and kept in the freezer until you are ready to tan it. Keep the meat it tastes great fried. Thanks, it shouldn't dry out for a while, it's hailing like crazy right now. I'll follow the directions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boulder Canyon Bob# 32052L Posted June 25, 2014 Author Share Posted June 25, 2014 "HEY BILLY, c'mere... I need you to try something..." Just make sure to let everybody else in the house know you put a snake in the freezer. GOOD idea, the wifes out of town. She might have a heart attack if she found it in the freezer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elk Creek LeMieux Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 GOOD idea, the wifes out of town. She might have a heart attack if she found it in the freezer. Yep... Once upon a time a girl I was with and I went our separate ways, and I ended up on a buddies couch for a couple weeks. He had a timber rattler in his freezer, and forgot to mention it. It was a pretty exciting discovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 I have never seen a snake wear gaiters. I think they would only be able to wear one at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. R. Hugh Kidnme Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 BCB, You'll need 440 Dernier material, or higher to slow down rattler fangs. Regards CBO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrus Cassidy #45437 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Hmmmm....I make a few leather things every now and then. I wonder if there is a snake gaiter pattern out there somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elk Creek LeMieux Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Hmmmm....I make a few leather things every now and then. I wonder if there is a snake gaiter pattern out there somewhere. I was thinkin a set of leggings made of thick, hard leather might do the trick. Maybe go Viking and sew some thin steel plates to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Just remember, snake fangs are designed to penetrate leather. A group of us hunted a reserve in southern OK a few years back. One of the group killed a pretty good hog. When we skinned the hog we found green pus pockets all over the hog. Yup, snake bites. Seems when the hogs run across a snake they start eating with no concern for which end they bite first. The snake fangs penetrate the skin but cannot get thru the fat to the muscle. Therefore, no effect on the hog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Just make sure to let everybody else in the house know you put a snake in the freezer. I would say where's the fun in that! However I am sure the true boss of the house wold make sure that the fun would not be worth the repercussions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elk Creek LeMieux Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I would say where's the fun in that! However I am sure the true boss of the house wold make sure that the fun would not be worth the repercussions. My wife rarely lets me enjoy those moments either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrus Cassidy #45437 Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Just remember, snake fangs are designed to penetrate leather. A group of us hunted a reserve in southern OK a few years back. One of the group killed a pretty good hog. When we skinned the hog we found green pus pockets all over the hog. Yup, snake bites. Seems when the hogs run across a snake they start eating with no concern for which end they bite first. The snake fangs penetrate the skin but cannot get thru the fat to the muscle. Therefore, no effect on the hog. Hmmm....maybe a pair from Cabela's then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulp, SASS#28319 Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Just remember, snake fangs are designed to penetrate leather. A group of us hunted a reserve in southern OK a few years back. One of the group killed a pretty good hog. When we skinned the hog we found green pus pockets all over the hog. Yup, snake bites. Seems when the hogs run across a snake they start eating with no concern for which end they bite first. The snake fangs penetrate the skin but cannot get thru the fat to the muscle. Therefore, no effect on the hog. So just work on getting very fat legs! Noz and I just saved you some money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.