When venturing out into the wetlands for the thrill of the hunt proper planning and proper gear is a must so be sure to remember you snake proof boots for swamp hunting. Snake proof boots offer many benefits to hunters and by nature of their design requirements will last a long time.
First and foremost these boots extend from the foot all the way up to the knee. While the length may seem a bit excessive keep in mind that snakes can strike at a distance of about one and a half times their length and the majority of bite attempts will be made below the knee as this is the closest body part. If you are unfortunate enough to fall face first towards a snake, well, hope for the best.
In addition to the length snake proof boots are warm, waterproof and otherwise versatile hunting boots good for any outdoor occasion. The other advantage is that the excessive length protects the ankle from spraining, twisting or other damage.
Consider also the disadvantages of not wearing snake proof boots while swamp hunting. Meet your nemesis, the water moccasin. The water moccasin is a semi-aquatic version of snake similar in family to the copperhead. This snake is aggressive in that it will stand its ground or even approach an aggressor (or trespasser). They bear an average length of 30 inches but have been found to be as long as 54 inches in length.
Unlike other snakes which bite and release, the water moccasin tends to latch on. Its venom is generally described as proteolytic. Essentially it begins digesting the surrounding tissue causing severe pain, swelling and occasionally tissue death, which requires surgical removal.
On the plus side very few bites are fatal. On average these snake bites cause the victims to lose two to six weeks of work. Plus it will put an immediate end to a hunting expedition. If this doesn’t sound like the kind of end to a swamp hunting trip, consider investing in a high quality pair of snake proof boots for swamp hunting
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Shane Dayton
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