Snake Guards (leggins)

[Beltzington]

I've lived in Georgia as well for almost 20-years and other than a few water moccasins seen fishing I have never seen a live poisonous snake in the woods. I did see a huge Eastern Diamondback right after it had been run over so they are obviously around. If the creepy crawlies stay out of my house and yard I say live and let live, they fill a niche in the ecosystem.
These gators would be what I would get, easy on and off.

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[Gem99ultra]

I've lived in Georgia as well for almost 20-years and other than a few water moccasins seen fishing I have never seen a live poisonous snake in the woods. I did see a huge Eastern Diamondback right after it had been run over so they are obviously around. If the creepy crawlies stay out of my house and yard I say live and let live, they fill a niche in the ecosystem.
These gators would be what I would get, easy on and off.

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I do appreciate the encouragement about not seeing snakes. I'm a newbie to Georgia and have seen only one water moccasin, of which I laid to rest. Having spent about 70 years in Texas, both South Texas and West Texas, what I've learned is that you usually don't see the snake that bites you BEFORE it does. So, I'm putting caution before comfort here.

Now, if you want to see some genuine poisonous snakes, you might visit the Canyon Lake area, or just about anywhere out in West Texas. They're there. And they bite. Hopefully I won't be seeing any of those big guys around here.

 

[ch1ch2]

I killed 3 water moccasins and 1 copperhead this week. Everyone around here says they are bad this year. I have been hit one time. Stepped on a copperhead. He stuck my boot. I was wearing rubber boots. The fangs went in the boot and the venom wet the inside layer.
Boot should be good for bits, snakes usually do not strike high. I spent many years hunting rattle snakes. I considered snake leggings then because when you gas a den they may come out of the den in any crack or hole around you. I have had some very big snakes come up behind me on a rock I was sitting on.
I had my closest experience on a mountain side in Oklahoma. The ground was steep enough that I could reach out and touch it while I was standing, trying to make my way along it. I looked down and found a rattler at groin level. I pulled my groin back and that put my face down to it. I raised my head and my groin went back towards it. I then made a turn and a controlled fall down the hill. I was lucky not to find any snakes while falling down the hill.

 

[Gem99ultra]

I killed 3 water moccasins and 1 copperhead this week. Everyone around here says they are bad this year. I have been hit one time. Stepped on a copperhead. He stuck my boot. I was wearing rubber boots. The fangs went in the boot and the venom wet the inside layer.
Boot should be good for bits, snakes usually do not strike high. I spent many years hunting rattle snakes. I considered snake leggings then because when you gas a den they may come out of the den in any crack or hole around you. I have had some very big snakes come up behind me on a rock I was sitting on.
I had my closest experience on a mountain side in Oklahoma. The ground was steep enough that I could reach out and touch it while I was standing, trying to make my way along it. I looked down and found a rattler at groin level. I pulled my groin back and that put my face down to it. I raised my head and my groin went back towards it. I then made a turn and a controlled fail down the hill. I was lucky not to find any snakes while falling down the hill.

Geez! Close call. I'll say this, you're braver than I am. I've seen a lot of snakes, including some 6' rattlers. And those big guys will dang sure fight you! They aren't afraid of man nor beast. yeah, I'll start wearing some legging's; at least I'll feel safer.

Thanks for sharing your experience. That even makes me a little 'willy' just reading about it.

 

[newbury]

$45

Foreverlast Snake Guard Shields 2-Pack-421820 - Gander Mountain

A late second vote for this type of protection. I got a fiberglass pair about 1984. Still wear them on occasion. I've probably worn them more when "weed eating" while wearing shorts. They are great easy protection and one size fits most. I've "lent" them to most of the family at one time or other, which I couldn't do with just boots.

Geez! Close call. I'll say this, you're braver than I am. I've seen a lot of snakes, including some 6' rattlers. And those big guys will dang sure fight you! They aren't afraid of man nor beast. yeah, I'll start wearing some legging's; at least I'll feel safer.

Thanks for sharing your experience. That even makes me a little 'willy' just reading about it.

Don't trust "thigh high" chaps, be aware of your surroundings. I've seen big snakes in trees, and they don't read the books that say they can't strike above a certain level.

 

[OldMcDonald]

I thought the same thing about those snakes, wimpy. They act nothing like our Timber Rattlers or our Copperheads. I don't think I paid $300 maybe $199 - less than an Ambo ride. I was looking for a good pair of leather boots but these won out for comfort with my very wide foot.

I reckoned you must have some bad tempered snakes too. What is an Ambo? Google says it is a type of lectern or a place in Ethiopia.

And a later post....... snakes climb trees and scrub a lot more than people think, although I still think a bite between the ankle and the knee is more likely. I once caught a small one (Adder - 2 feet) in Britain to show my BIL because he had never seen one. I then offered it to the cats. One took it right behind the head and the others ate enough of the rest that the one that held it was able to eat the head and a bit of the body.

 

[joefromga]

Ambulance

 

[PhysAssist]

I'm getting a pair of these for use with chain sawing and general brush work- I'm getting tired of getting my shins dinged and dented, but they would prolly keep a snake safely away too.

Used U.S. Military Surplus Shinguards, Black - 3386, Military Sporting Goods at Sportsman's Guide

The review comments [except mine- they sent me a mismatched pair- both the same leg, which might have been Ok, but one was adult, and the other was Youth sized] are pretty good, and the price is hard to beat.

I priced them at sporting good stores online and locally.

Whew- baseball is an expensive hobby.

 

[OldMcDonald]

Ambulance

Thanks Joe. A little slow on the uptake - it took me a while to deduce that was for my info. Yet another expense you all have that I do not. Last year (Good Friday) I had an emergency ambulance trip in the middle of the night. Kidney stone. First visit to a Dr since the same time 13 years previously with another kidney stone-other side. No charge, and no charge for a 5 day stay in hospital either. Although I pay tax, I have never contributed to the social services system because I was over-age when I moved here.

 

[Dennisfly]

Good lead Dennisfly! Best bang for the buck, for my use. I've ordered 2 pair.

Many thanks!

That way you'll get your free shipping! I haven't bought mine yet but soon will. They were recommended to me by a friend who swears by them. I have a store nearby, so I can pick them up and not pay shipping, and then I can browse all the other fun stuff!