When venturing into the marshlands for hunting proper planning and proper gear are two keys to safety and part of the gear must include snake proof boots for swamp hunting. Snake proof boots are durable, well built boots to offer safety and comfort to hunters who either hunt snakes or hunt in their territory.

Snake proof boots average seventeen to nineteen inches in length, protecting the whole lower leg up to the knee. Since snakes can strike at a distance of one and a half times their length the lower leg is especially vulnerable to snake bite. Of course if you fall face first towards a snake, wearing snake proof boots is likely moot.

In addition to the length snake proof boots are waterproof, warm and otherwise versatile hunting boots good for several outdoor expeditions. The other advantage to the length of the boot is protecting the ankle from spraining, twisting or other damage.

Not wearing snake proof boots offers clear disadvantages when encountering snakes, for instance a water moccasin. The water moccasin is similar to a copperhead and semi-aquatic in nature. This snake will stand its ground or even approach an aggressor (or trespasser) thus bucking the norm of snakes avoiding humans. They boast an average length of 30 inches and their fangs can penetrate regular shoes.

Water moccasins tend to latch on rather than release. The longer they’re attached the more venom is released. The venom of a water moccasin digests the tissue surrounding the bite. Symptoms include swelling, pain and occasionally tissue death which requires surgical removal and occasionally skin grafting. Few bites are fatal although the recovery time can be in excess of two to six weeks. Snake bite is also a poor end to a hunting trip.

Always remember that prevention is better than treatment. Don’t try to wing it and take a chance with your health, look at a pair of good snake boots.

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