How Long Do Snake Proof Boots Last?
Snake proof boots are a new style of safety boot that can offer protection from most venomous and highly hazardous snakes. They're made with tough, vulcanized rubber soles and uppers that protect your feet from the poisonous bite of a snake. The rubber sole absorbs any extra venom while you go about your day, giving you time to react in case you encounter a venomous snake in your path. While snake proof boots and snake-safe boots are perfectly safe for walking on your daily adventures in the wilderness, you'll want to know how long they last in order to determine if they're worth the money you're spending.
What Makes A Snake Proof Boot Good?
There are many different types of boots that protect against venomous snakes. These snake boots work by either restricting the snake's movement or using sharp spikes, metals, or rubber to kill the snake once it's been caught. A high quality boot will also have a steel shank and blast shield to restrict the risk of injury to your foot while you're out hunting. There are different types of boots for various types of venomous snakes such as rattlesnakes, copperheads, and cottonmouths. We will go over what makes a good snake proof boot so you can find what is right for your needs and budget based on your specific hunting style.
Rattlesnake Boots:
The typical snake proof boot has a thick sole that is at least 6 inches in height. Rattlesnake boots are designed mainly for the hunting of rattlesnakes so they should have a high quality steel shank and blast shield as well as spikes to help pierce the snake's skin. A good rattlesnake boot should also have a rubber blade that sits just above the sole of the boot. This is designed as an added layer of protection against snake fangs, but it can also be used to help catch snakes since they won't be able to slide down your leg and away from you when you try to capture them. Rattlesnake boots will also have high ankle support to help protect against bites.
Copperhead Boots:
Copperheads tend to be more docile than rattlesnakes so they aren't as likely to attack when scared. There are two types of copperhead boots which differ primarily in the design of the sole. The standard copperhead boot is made from leather and has a steel shank and blast shield. The standard version is good, but those who are looking to get more protection can choose between snake boots with metal soles that are 1/2 inch thick or even 3/4 inch thick.
Copperheads are good-sized snakes, ranging anywhere from 3 to 6 feet in length. Copperheads tend to be darker in color, with some varieties having a brighter orange/yellow tint to their copper colored skin. Copper heads have a striking pattern that is easy to spot, especially on the nose of the snake. Most copperheads have dark brown eyes and their head and mouth area is very distinct from their body. If you see a snake that has this shape, it is likely a copperhead so it's best to give it a wide berth.
Coachwhip Boots:
Coachwhips are one of the smallest types of snakes found in North America, with most only growing to be around 2 feet long.
Do Snake Proof Boots Have Any Vulnerabilities?
Some boots are not snake proof. In the world of snakes, the cobra has a highly developed sense of smell that can detect a snake-proof boot from over a mile away. This sensitivity is attributed to how the tail acts as one of the snake's nostrils, and their wide nasal opening on top is used for smelling too."
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