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Originally Posted by Eric Eis
"I used to think Filson Single Tin chaps were good enough just over a pair of jeans for snake protection, but I have had a few thorn stabs even through that combination and that is what gave me the most pause thinking if a hot snake strike would make it through as well. Is it maybe good enough, maybe not, probably better than not having anything but........"
Todd, mine are double Tin chaps, heavy and hot but...........might have a chance against a snake
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Go for it. Its whatever you feel comfortable with. That and wear your tallest boot that you like to walk in. Like I said its probably 99.5% that you won't have a run in especially if your cognitive of surroundings. Its that slim chance that always gets you. I think those double tins are pretty tough and stiff but again its what gives you peace of mind. For me when the dogs go on point I sort forget about whats on the ground and I am walking in not thinking snake even that is a narrow window for when your guard is down. Things happen though.
According to so called snake experts that I know, most of bad bites are accidental snake bites that are predatory ones. What makes them worst is that snake thinks your prey and its using its venom for sure and most of the time that is the snake you don't see, especially for big bad old snakes. I mean that goes out the window if you step on one but thats different. Good news is that most of these predatory bites are low or level and not up, but obviously depends on the size of snake and circumstances.
Even though these snakes that are out now they tend to still be lethargic this time of year and odds are more interested in getting away then being defensive. Unless your looking for trouble messing with one you find then its on you. This is problem with deep south though, even though air temp is cool out, when these snakes come out and sun themselves in an area low and out of the wind that ground temp where they are can get high 70's and 80's. Thats hot enough to make em more unpredictable then they already are according to the experts.
Not trying to go overboard or freak anybody out but knowledge is power and maybe this is like a gun safety talk to most, but just like a gun safely discussion you sometimes can never hear those enough. Complacency kills.