Snake Bite Proof ~ Snake Boots ~ vs Cheap Rubber Boots for Hunting or Hiking (2022)

[@liberty5069]

Excellent video, backed up by studies and other videos. This channel will go far with this type of valuable information.

[@OchoVerde]

Thank you, Liberty! I have pinned your comment at the top!

[@maryfiorillo4871]

This was so comforting to me to watch. Back in Sept 2020 (about when you filmed this, actually) I nearly stepped on a large copperhead at our local preserve. It had rained like hell the night before and I was walking early in the morning. Fortunately, movement caught my eye and I saw my cheap, tall rubber-booted foot was about 2 inches from the tail of the snake. I screamed (of course) and leaped over it...and then panicked a bit for my dogs who were coming behind me (one of them had been bitten the spring before on her hind leg and it was pretty horrific - she fortunately recovered). Since that incident I have had a greater fear of snakes and was thinking of purchasing 'snake boots', but didn't really want to spend the $300 they cost. Your video has put me incredibly more at ease. Of course, I'll continue to wear my boots and now, with much more comfort. Thank you so much for posting this.

[@OchoVerde]

Thank you for your kinds words. I am glad that it helped!

[@allen480]

Very informative video sir. I have snake chaps but I have not used them yet so what is your opinion on snake chaps vs. snake boots? Thank you.

[@BrianHarbin-t1g]

You don't know shot from shinola

[@JuanMiro507]

I don't agree with some concepts. Here in Central America, we use cheap rubber boots mainly because of economy. The reality is that the poor farmers and people living near the jungle don't have the luxury to get an expensive boot. Now in regards to safety, I haven't met a single person here in my country (Panama) that certifies that regular hardware rubber boots are 100% safe from snake bites (vipers). In fact, in my trips to Costa Rica as well as from the information collected in herping groups, the consensus is Rubber boots good for insects, colubrids, corals, etc. but don't dare testing them with a 6 foot terciopelo as it will certainly have no problem getting its fangs through the rubber. Anyway i like the video, but honestly if given the choice, i will always go with something that could be more protective such as a snake proof boot...but damn, I wish those were cheaper...

[@OchoVerde]

Thank you for your thoughtful reply. I searched and searched for truthful examples of snakes biting through cheap rubber boots in Central America, but I could not find one. People often say they know someone that it happened to, but there I cannot find any first hand accounts of that. IN the USA, a herpetologist was bitten through a rubber Lacrosse boot by a cottonmouth viper, but he had it pinned down with his foot and was restraining the snake, so it was biting for its life.... and that is not normally the case. I spend a lot of time in the jungle, specifically photographing snakes, as you may have noticed from my other videos. I feel these boots are as safe as possible. Well paid Costa Rican nature guides use hardware store boots as well when they actually can afford something better. While I cannot say they are 100% safe from vipers, until I find hard evidence that they are not. It is i what I will continue to use until we discover otherwise. I have been an administrator of the Costa Rica Snake Identification group on facebook since it started. We currently have over 15,000 members and I promise you, that if people were receiving snakebites through cheap rubber boots, then it would be a huge topic of conversation. Again..thank you for visiting the channel. I will be back in Costa Rica next month.

[@JuanMiro507]

@@OchoVerde Hi, i'm quite frequent to that group and i remember there was a discussion last year regarding this topic. I remember Aaron, Tavo and company saying that they won't be so sure about a big Tercio VS Regular boots... i think a test with a big one would be helpful. I have seen some videos of Dingo Dinkelman testing snakeproof gloves with some rattlesnakes, puff adder and king cobra and in some of those tests, the balloon inside popped...so, there is no certainty at the moment... :S would be really nice if someone could do some testing..

[@OchoVerde]

I think the problem with testing is that it is almost impossible to do so in a natural setting where most people would encounter snakes. Even the study that I discuss uses empty boots and gloves with no body heat or animal scent to really cause the animal to strike out of fear.

[@Raphy_Afk]

​​@@OchoVerde Here in french Guyana a tourist who used rubber boots was bitten by a bothrops asper/fer de lance, it went through the rubber. I think you overestimate the thoughts people give to the material they use. Here people also don't bring compasses with them and get lost, than laugh at you when you mention compasses saying it doesn't work when it actually does Moreover rubber boots aren't high enough, often the snake just bites above the rubber because it's where it sees the heat

[@OchoVerde]

@@Raphy_Afk Bites above boots, any boots have to be uncommon. It takes a large snake to bite above them and the large snakes are much easier to see and avoid. If people intentionall step on a large snake its possible for a boot penetration.. but again its not something most people never need to do.

[@katerothrafleming4905]

Excellent point. I have hiked with cheap rubber boots for years. Also they are much more comfortable than leather hiking boots which some people think are the only option. That type of boot is terrible in wet, humid climates. If you are on a week-long hike once your leather boots get wet, you must live with it the whole trip, rubber boots are always dry, and/or not frozen in the morning. The rubber boots keep your feet dry and the snakes away.

[@charliejohnson5978]

Be super safe and wear 2 pair

[@glynnmitchell9253]

BS - if you have EVER, even one time hiked a long way in a hot and humid climate in rubber boots you know your feet sweat and your socks stay soaked all day. The inside of the boots are wet too.

[@paulpetty3331]

I came here to say rubber boots make your feet sweet plus your socks are going to be wet.they hold heat..m

[@krisalan5327]

​@@paulpetty3331use merino wool socks, helps a ton for sweaty feet

[@madczechoutdoors1088]

Just yesterday I was putting up a deer stand and a deer blind wearing my Lacrosse Grange rubber boots. A briar went right through it and stuck me in the shin. So if you think a rubber boot will stop a snake, YOU ARE WRONG.

[@OchoVerde]

I never said it was impossible...just unlikely.

[@daviddees7992]

@@OchoVerdebut your point was that they can’t really see your legs while you’re wearing rubber boots, not that their fangs don’t penetrate, right?

[@ayoung9283]

Thanks so much for this video. I have snake problems around my house/neighborhood because of water moccasins. I feel more at ease that my Dunlop’s I just bought on Amazon, could be enough protection. Imagine my surprise when I saw you actually reviewed them! Thanks so much, I will still be a careful where I step though!

[@OchoVerde]

Glad it was helpful!

[@saran.4001]

Thank you so much, excellent video. I considered buying expensive snake boots, but I wondered if the snake could penetrate rubber boots. You answered all my questions.

[@OchoVerde]

Thank you! I'm glad that it helped. As luck would have it...just after this boot video came out, I found a big road kill rattlesnake and I tested the rubber boots on a real fang and could not get a balloon inside of the boot to pop. Here is that part of the video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIXCn2lomdqUedU

[@charliejohnson5978]

Exceptional video. If I was in AU, I'd sleep with rubber boots on. Been watching snake catcher videos from AU and amazed at all the snakes inside homes, kid's toy boxes, etc. Thank you for your contribution.

[@OchoVerde]

Thank you...not sure how I missed your comment for so long! Cheers!

[@PaulWade87]

SERIOUSLY IMPORTANT TO READ!!! LIFE SAVING INFO: : Physically Found out that Copperhead snake & rattle snake are far more friendly then the cousin counter partner will never back down,Cotton mouth / Water Moccasin snake..... will always keep striking releasing until you back out or leave if they don't try going after you being provoked first by mistake of stepping on them.... but, you know, I never knew how thick my leather boots would have to be to protect my legs or even how high the leather / or rubber would have to be, to prevent fangs from inserting into the boots.... Luckily common sense says don't play with them!!! Deadly!!! STILL common sense also says clear area & have King snakes around & chickens to if you can afford all that to help prevent the deadly ones....

[@az_pit_viper4270]

I guess there's only one wat to find out

[@texastraveler3474]

I appreciate the info! I am recovering from a snake bite and researching proper footwear for when I can walk again. Baby copperhead got me twice!

[@OchoVerde]

Ouch!! Glad that you are doing ok. I am glad that you found it useful. Good luck for a speedy recovery.

[@Ahch.]

The information makes a lot sense!! I understand exactly the points you are making. The rubber boots mask (to a degree) the heat signature of a person. The fangs of most snakes in America are not long enough to penetrate the rubber. I'll split the difference and get the chap-style guards. They are not very expensive and you can still wear a high quality hiking boot with them.

[@OchoVerde]

@@Ahch. that’s a great idea. One thing. The fangs are long enough, but the low bite force most likely isn’t able to penetrate a well made rubber or pvc boot. Lightweight rubber rain boots could lead to a different outcome.

[@Ahch.]

@@OchoVerde Understood. Thanks for the correction and great info!

[@technoendo]

I've gone through multiple pairs of Chippewa snake boots that offer good bite protection (one model is waterproof, but the seals break within the first year) but that fit poorly and I've been more tolerant of blisters and discomfort than I should be. I heard of a herpetologist who died and his wife handed down a pair of custom Gokey snake boots to one of his living colleagues. I don't have any details on how long he had used these leather boots -- possible he bought them right before he died. Saving up my money to get a pair right now. There is some appeal in having a custom fitted boot though, even if it is on the expensive side. Good to share a message on safety Frank, herpers are always at risk at stepping near/on "the snake you didn't see", and $150 spent on boots beats the medical bill from an envenomation by a huge factor, every time.

[@OchoVerde]

In college I had a pair of LL Bean knee high leather duck boots. They had lifetime guarantee, but I'm not sure where they are now. I cannot ever recalling when a snake struck at my boots. I'm sure I have had a few do so in heavy brush, but I haven't ever noticed it.

[@dcairol]

You literally played a Costarican marimba when introducing the “rest of the world” section 👏🏼 I’m a Costarican and your video has helped me a lot. I’ll go with the cheaper (but effective) boots!

[@OchoVerde]

Thank you. Pura Vida!

[@coastalcarolinaliving]

I hunt in coastal SC and wear those lacrose alphas because of both snake protection and because I hunt swamps and they go up pretty high to keep water out. Ive gotten pretty close to stepping on copperheads and cotton mouths. The boots definitely ease the mind

[@OchoVerde]

Glad to hear that!

[@SFL3G]

Bought a pair of Danner snake boots, best investment for where I hunt. We have rattle snakes, copperheads, and cotton mouths on our property.

[@OchoVerde]

Danner snake boots are fine boots....however there a other lowcost options that are just as effective. When I say effective, I do not necessarily include comfort in that statement.

[@amosmoses8718]

I have 2 sets of Lacrosse rubber boots, one for hunting and the other for summer work in the woods, which are the snake boots. The snake boots are of a stiffer material than my hunting boots. Plus I bought them on sale for 120.00. After watching your video, I would still buy the snake boots due to the peace of mind I get while wearing them. Thanks for the video.

[@OchoVerde]

Thanks for watching, Amos!

[@kfelix2934]

Yeah, the lacrosse is good but stiff and chef your legs, but I feel 100% safe with them. I hunted in the marshes of OkeeChoobee FLA for about six seasons with zero issues. The top of the mouth rubs the backs of your legs, so year a cuff material around that part, and you will not get cut or blistered up too much. To give you an ideal most of the hunting grounds I hunted in, I walkes 7-12miles in a day.

[@siggyincr7447]

OK there's a lot of misinformation going on here. I live in Costa Rica and rubber boots are not worn as protection against snakes. Don't get me wrong they're the most common footwear for those working outdoors especially where it's wet. But that's because they are far cheaper than leather boots and keep your foot dryer in wet weather. One of my workers got bit in the toe by a fer-de-lance and it went right through his rubber boot. And talking to others this isn't unusual. Would it protect you against a small snake, yeah more than likely. But a bigger snake can bite right through a rubber boot. And the whole notion of your boot not having a heat signature is really only if it's wet outside. If it's dry and you've been in your boots for over an hour, they are just as warm as your body, warmer if the suns been shining on them.

[@OchoVerde]

Rarely is it 98f or warmer in Costa Rica. Snakes don't like it that hot they will be deep up under cover where it is cooler. They don't strike at everything that moves... even it was 98f. Why.... because there has to be an organic animal scent associated with the heat signature. If not they would be wasting venom on blowing branches etc that would be the same warm temps...but they don't. Furthermore, rubber boots force body temp air out and suck ambient temp air in and that cools the boot as well. Secondly.... I know many herpetologist who look for snakes in Costa Rica... I have attended 3 international herpetology symposiums in Costa Rica. Every participant used rubber boots (except one guy who wore sandals...lol). Even lodges provide cheap rubber boots to guests. So yes, they are worn as snake bite protection by professionals in Costa Rica. Thirdly, these Costa Rica boots are puncture resistant for protection against barb wire and thorns. Those items combine with body weight are much more force than a viper bite. The boots do wear out and can get damaged. Try forcing a needle into a rubber work boot(not rain boots) and you'll see that its not very easy. As far as your worker...I don't know the details... but it is quite rare for that to happen. As I explained in the video vipers bite and recoil. If they are restrained by a boot being on its body, that would alter the natural bite procedure and thus cause a chewing motion. Given the right location and age of the boot there could be a puncture. Normally when people step on a snake accidentally they get off immediately. If they stay on the snake , restraining it... well ...that is just foolish. Most bites occur when people are messing with the snake. I have many videos on my channel about finding snakes in Costa Rica, including bushmasters and terciopelos.

[@comfortablynumb9342]

I used to live in Costa Rica. I miss it. I love it there. I bought some rubber boots there that would probably defend against a snake, they're not super thin. I still have them. They have extra thick spots for driving motorcycles and they're tougher than the cheaper ones. My Tico friends all said they're great rubber boots. I lived in Pavones down near the border with Panama and later near San Vito. I saw what snake bites do to people and it's awful. An indigenous boy lost his right leg from the hip down because of a fer de lance/terciopelo. The next morning I helped put his uncle on a boat to the hospital because he was bitten by the same snake. I saw his leg. Terrible. Where do you live?

[@glynnmitchell9253]

Key word- “probably “( will be okay). I was reluctant to spend more for snake boots. Then I considered the co pay for the emergency room visit ( even on a bite in which the snake didn’t inject venom). That’s not to mention anti-venom or the pain and suffering or permanent damage. It made the extra cost look like a great deal.

[@OchoVerde]

Thats certainly one way to look at it. One could stay out of the woods as well and 'probably' eliminate the threat of snake bite. (they often will come into houses and yards where most snakebites actually occur)

[@DannyOvox3]

Amazing videos. The end point is true, peace of mind is what matters so I’d still go for the expensive boots haha

[@OchoVerde]

Thank you. The more expensive boots are often more comfortable.

[@TheTechPrepper]

Nicely done. Thanks for all the details. I've been looking at snake gaiters from an Australian company, but now I'll be doing a bit more research on rubber boots.

[@OchoVerde]

Thanks, Tech Prepper! Let me know what your research shows.

[@JDAN.]

Planning on going coyote hunting out in the Arizona desert. Best time for coyotes (without thermals which are illegal in AZ) is near dawn/dusk, so I want a bit of protection from possible rattlers which my research tells me are also active at these times. This answered a lot of questions, thank you!

[@OchoVerde]

Thank you... good luck in AZ! Have a great weekend!

[@cccccc5398]

Thanks for the video, it answered a lot of my questions. This us a very detailed video in a very short amount of time.

[@OchoVerde]

Glad it was helpful!

[@billlindsey9337]

Good info, thank you! I have the Dunlops for working around the yard, but I reach for the LaCrosse when I head to the Everglades.

[@OchoVerde]

You know, I had to spend 12 plus hours in the Dunlops and they killed my feet. I switched to a lightly used pair of rubber Locross boots from eBay and they are better for longer. Way less foot/leg fatigue. Good luck in the Everglades!

[@mellamodiego8458]

dude i ain’t worried about saving $100 or $200 for peace of mind

[@OchoVerde]

Awesome! What did you end up buying?

[@chakeytalawson3804]

Agreed! I'll pay for the protection

[@kathyfann]

Yes that’s true but I ordered 2 pair I have a tall large rubber boots coming as well as another pair of more expensive ones we had a visit by a coral snake 🐍 yesterday. I just moved to south Texas

[@BAYBAY_316]

I agree but not everyone has the extra money

[@dal8963]

I'm so glad he made this video exactly how he did as I do have a pair of snake boots but also a pair of rubber boots I can at least substitute for more safety then regular shoes when I accidentally left my snake boots at home a hour away and know we have snakes around our vacation home.

[@paulskopic5844]

Excellent information, especially on the mechanics of a snake bite.

[@OchoVerde]

Glad it was helpful! Many people think the snake bite is delivered through a powerful bite... but that's just not the case... sharp fangs and soft flesh deliver the bang.

[@technoendo]

Great video Frank! I am way into gear just as you seem to be. Ooh you have a Flir thermal camera! Excellent use visualizing your heat signature. I like the TurtleSkin gaiters in humid/swampy conditions as leather boots just fall apart if they are wet all the time, and snake boots in dry deserts. These Lacross rubber boots are an interesting option as they would handle wet conditions better than leather. Those dark rubber boots might get a few degrees hotter in desert heat than leather, but probably not enough to make a huge difference I would think. Its good to have footwear you can get wet without much fuss in more climates/conditions.

[@OchoVerde]

Thanks, Ian. The thing I did not like about the Lacrosse and many other boots is that they are really tight around your calves. After using cheap rubber boots in Costa Rica for 10 years, they are loose around the calves. Every time you take a step, it forces the hot air in the boot out and fresh air comes in. So they breathe in circulating gulps. The Lacrosse even had an extra buckle to cinch it around calf for some reason. No air could ever get in.

[@cindyhunter4580]

Great video, sir! Thank you! My questions are answered!

[@OchoVerde]

Thank you!

[@robcoastalga8279]

Don't forget your pups (depending on breed, size, health and bite placement) have an ability to withstand most poisonous snakes... But not the Rattlesnake. There is a (pre-exposure) rattlesnake vaccine that I can attest to saving two of dogs lives. They accompany me in the woods for ecological surveying in swamps, wetlands, marshlands, streams etc. Edit: great info. I had been a bit worried I wasnt well enough protected. Seems I am :) thanks!!

[@OchoVerde]

Thanks Rob. Glad that you found the info useful. Keep those pups safe for sure!

[@rastafari3972]

My cane corso are immune to rattlesnakes even the pups

[@OchoVerde]

How did that happen?

[@smetlogik]

Interesting video. I have a good friend (herper) who uses rubber boots when herping. For me, I still haven't found a real comfortable snake boot I can use for extended periods of herping. I have some from Rocky now and have also had RedHead. Two things for me (like you mentioned) a) do I feel protected? and b) are they comfortable to wear? The Rocky's and Redhead's definitely make me feel protected, but aren't the most comfortable for 8-10 hour days of hiking/herping. Good info in this video. Appreciate it.

[@OchoVerde]

The Lacross boots were tight and that made them hot. One of the benefits that I did not touch on about the rubber boots(and perhaps others) is that each step often acts as a bellows...pushing hot air our and cooler air in. The lacross just locked all the air in. Funny...of course I found a large timber rattler, d.o.r. after this video was released and tested the boots out on a balloon inside the boots. I could not force a fang through it enough to pop the balloon. The rubber boots in Costa Rica are more comfortable(to me) than the same priced boots here. 8-10 hours of herping /hiking in them would not be fun.

[@smetlogik]

@@OchoVerde Good point on the rubber boots, I've definitely used them when herping in the south around swampy areas for shorter stretches.

[@randytrashcan]

No idea if you're still in need of snake protection, but gaiters would be a better option for hiking. Fairly inexpensive, lighter weight, more breathable, and you can take them off when you don't need 'em.

[@smetlogik]

@@randytrashcan I finally found some Rocky's Boots that are very comfortable for snake boots. I'm not a gaiter guy for the simple reason it leaves part of my foot exposed if I'm not wearing some type of hardcore boot with them.

[@kote2]

Thanks for the information. Will the thermal camera pick up more of the rubber boot when you've been hiking around on a hot day with lots of exposure to sunlight?

[@OchoVerde]

It should not be that much hotter that the surrounding surfaces. The boot temp matches the vegetation temperature...that is often what confuses the snakes... not sure what they are striking at...so why strike and waste venom.

[@kathyfann]

I absolutely appreciate your video thank You

[@OchoVerde]

You are so welcome! Thankyou for visiting!

[@vvx897]

Excellent video with lots of good info! Thank you.

[@OchoVerde]

Thank you. I appreciate the comments!

[@Essaysinglemeye]

Fascinating. I would consider myself more educated than normal and did not expect the information I found here. Very cool! Thanks for sharing.

[@OchoVerde]

Glad it was helpful! I sometimes look at wildlife issues from a different perspective. I'm currently working on some coral snake information that we everybody is taught... but it is incorrect AND why its NOT in the best interest of vipers to kill their predators with venom. Thanks for the feedback!

[@michaelhart5087]

What if the snake goes above the bootline?

[@OchoVerde]

That would be unfortunate. However...not all snakes are equal. Small snakes are invisible, but they can't reach above the boot line. Snakes capable of striking above the bootline are much bigger and much easier to see.

[@Devansmd80]

😂 I bet it hurts

[@dal8963]

This was a well made video packed with just the info I needed thank you for this video

[@OchoVerde]

I glad the information helped! Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@andyherzfeld9492]

Excellent presentation and spot on. I had a hard bite years ago from a cottonmouth as I was coming out of a sandy wash onto high ground. It struck at my knee as that was what was closest to him. I was wearing Red Ball rubber boots which the farm hands had recommended. One of his fangs got caught in the seam at the top of the boot and the other was on the outside. it was so fast I barely remember what I did but I reached down and grabbed him behind the neck and threw him off of me before he could wrap me up. I never saw him until he struck and he was a giant cottonmouth but I assume since my knee was inches away from him I scared him. it was an exhilarating experience.

[@OchoVerde]

Thank you! Wow... you were lucky, in that wasn't a double fanged bite. Thanks for sharing your story! I have never had a cottonmouth strike at me, fortunately! I'm sure I have been close!

[@andyherzfeld9492]

Not something to look forward too. I'm just glad he didn't wait a split second and hit me in the thigh.@@OchoVerde

[@tibbar1000]

I put on some heavy leather boots and then put snake leggings over that . I wanted to get a closer look at some cottonmouths. The first one I saw was thicker than my wrist. As I looked at him, I thought “ if you slip and fall near the next one how will you convince anyone that this wasn’t stupid?”

[@OchoVerde]

Did it strike at you? or Did it open its big mouth and wiggle away?

[@POLOAZTECA]

Thanks for the video. I'm cleaning this lot in texas and just saw a copper color snake sliding through the leaves and made Me jump quick out of there!! I'm getting some rubber boots for sure!

[@OchoVerde]

Good deal!!

[@scottzipperer6146]

I was a snake removal person in Central Florida and moved and handled thousands of cotton mouths and rattlesnakes and used rubber boots no problem

[@OchoVerde]

I hear ya! I was just in central Florida last weekend. I looked for some Diamondbacks but we could not find one. We did come across a coral snake.

[@alburd1]

But were you actually ever bit by one on the boot?

[@impermanenthuman8427]

What do you recommend for ‘hikers’, people who carry packs in the wild for a few hrs at a time before they can take their shoes/boots off and need to manage heat and potential blisters? Are hiking boots, and leather trail shoes worn with ‘Snakeguardz’ brand snake gaiters enough against ‘Eastern Brown’ snakes in Australia? The eastern brown is probably the most dangerous snake in the world, it is second most venomous to the Taipan which is also in Australia, but more dangerous because it looks like a stick on the ground and it doesn’t move at all until your just about to step on it and worst of all is that they come out of hibernation in spring and are still too cold to move normally so the best place to get sun is on trails which is right where people walk. Every other snake seems to scurry away as soon as they feel you coming, but that eastern brown is something else, my brother almost stood on one, it lifted its head to bite and he just managed to jump away, we were hours out of cell phone coverage too. He bought Snakeguardz after that but he never got bit so dont know if they are false confidence or not? But rubber boots don’t seem practical for the hot weather and long distances?

[@OchoVerde]

G'day! You are correct. Honestly, I would not use rubber boots in Oz. I think a good, comfortable hiking boot would be sufficient. Here's why. Rubber boots and 'snake boots' really offer protection from pit vipers, where body heat plays a part in the bite. I don't think Australia has pit vipers...which also have large fangs. I would have to research snakebite accidents through shoes and see if there are many incidents. Great question.

[@impermanenthuman8427]

@@OchoVerde kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2XOiWmwo7KLqqM

[@impermanenthuman8427]

I found this vid interesting, this guy consults to the Australian army on snake bite first aid and prevention etc. It seems Australian snake fangs are only 3.5mm (0.1377 inches?) at the longest and that’s probably the largest ones. This snake handler consultant just wears thick leather boots and thick denim jeans, other than that he recommends just wearing thick leather gloves when handling wood off the ground etc Based on this I think leather hiking boots with long pants (cargo) with a pair of high denier regular gaiters over the pants might be plenty? 🤔

[@robertharper2158]

Rubber boots are not sufficient for longer walks/hiking, so depending on the length of time in use, obviously will factor into choosing proper boot.

[@OchoVerde]

The cheap rubber boots 3-4 hours max. I had to stand in them for 12 hours one and they kilt me. I upgraded to higher quality/price now I get 6-8 hours before they bother me. I guess it depends on terrain/your weight/ boot comfort and fit and pain tolerance! lol.

[@SILVERSTREAK925]

Use to when I lived in Texas I'd hear stories of service station attendants being warned to be careful changing tires because rattlers would bite through a tire supposedly and break off their fangs. Don't know if the warnings were true but I heard similiar stories throughout my life. I'm in copperhead country now mainly & have been looking at the different snake boots on the market. I carry a shovel I use as a walking stick & a few years back I had stopped and leaned on the handle just as a ground rattler struck it. The ping I swear I could hear but, the strike vibrated through that handle so hard you knew that strike carried one powerful blow. Snake got away in the rocky area and two days later my Rottweiler was found with marks on the shoulder and she died within minutes. Never found the rattler but I had no doubt the same culprit claimed her life.

[@OchoVerde]

I have heard them biting thru tires as well... one guy even told me a snake bit thru a tractor tire.... but I highly doubt it. Maybe 100 years ago when rubber tires/boots were in their infacy a bite could perhaps penetrate rubber tires. More likely to puncture one by running over the fang rather than a bite. Steel belted and runflat tires have all but eliminated the probablity today. Sorry to hear about your pup. We recently lost an adopted dog to a fer de lance in Costa Rica. Dogs often survive snake bites better than people...but ovbiously not all of them. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

[@byronrichards3001]

Peace and Love in the name of AH The Allmighty. Very informative upload on the serpent.

[@OchoVerde]

Thanks!

[@tallybeaverman9462]

It's my belief that the rubber boots being loose around the leg. The flexibility of the boot gives into the bite not allowing the snake to punch all the way through. Kind of like the capes worn in Mid Evil days to deflect arrows.

[@OchoVerde]

@@tallybeaverman9462 man, that an awesome comparison! That is exactly the idea I’m trying to get across.

[@jasnonya3005]

I hunt and woods walk in NE Florida, ive had less expensive snake boots that fell apart internally. I currently wear wal mart cheap rubber boots. So far ive not been bitten andcwe do have at leart 5 venemous snakes, easyern diamond backs , timber rattler/cane break rattkesnake, pygmy ratylle snaje copperhwad and mocadins. I thank you for your video, it does give me a bit of pieve of mind. I usually hunt out of a stand but not always. As you might imagine i look down often as a precaution!

[@OchoVerde]

Glad the video helps... You have 6 venomous snakes when you count the coral snake. Thats the same as we have here in coastal SC. With deer hunting, corn/feeders attract rats, squirrels and rabbits that the rattlesnakes just love.

[@jasnonya3005]

@@OchoVerde yes but as I understand a coral snake has to be messed with to even get close to biting me! I've a customer that had a 3' eastern diamond back living in the landscape in the front of his home in a subdivision. He's an animal lover so he and I used a shovel and a medium plastic tote to capture it and release it into the swamp behind his house. Normally I'd has dispatched it with said shovel!. It never acted in a defensive manner when we pushed it into the tote using the shovel nor when we turned it over and pulled the lid facing away from us.

[@OchoVerde]

Thats an awesome rattlesnake story. There can be incredibly docile individuals adn then they can get wound up fast. Unfortunately, the Eastern Diamondbacks have very limited populations in SC... Yep coral snakes are a non issue unless you are messing with them... or step on one barefooted and it does bite..

[@jackchips6998]

What would you recommend for the troops in the case of black mambas cobras and vipers

[@OchoVerde]

I am not sure what is best for the snakes of Africa. Cobras and Mambas are visual and scent based feeders... I'm not sure about the vipers either... I would think some type of boot may be best, but honestly I don't know. Mambas and Cobras are quite mobile so they are going to want to run away in most cases...if they are cornered ... they the person should just go away.

[@dorianhazel7491]

I can't thank you enough for this informative video! We just moved to a rural town in OK and have been warned about the snake population. Going to get booted up for the spring and summer season!

[@OchoVerde]

I’m so glad that I could help! I currently like the lacrosse rubber boots. They are much more comfortable than the ones I used in this video 3.5 years ago.

[@dorianhazel7491]

@@OchoVerde Great! I will check those out!

[@2fast2block]

Great vid. I just wear high Muck boot type boots where I hike. There's a decent amount of snakes where I go and don't have a concern. Without the boots, I'd be too worried to enjoy it out there.

[@OchoVerde]

Thanks. I think that your boots would be just as effective.. for all of the same reasons.

[@2fast2block]

@@OchoVerde I'd have to agree with you. For a few years I wore snake guards that fastened around the lower leg but since I cross creeks a lot and am in there in all types of weather, I got tired of wet socks so the boots work well. The area has vicious thorn vines that are often hard to see in all the rest of the high dence foilage, not to mention all the downed barb wire that got washed down when flooded. My boots run into those sharp objects all the time with force yet never makes it through the boots.

[@johnbowhunter7676]

For short walks, the cheap rubber boots will work. I sometimes walk 10 miles or more and need a better boot with more foot support, that’s where spending the money on a better boot pays off. I also will wear sneakers or regular boots with snake gaiters if I’m walking in deep water or the situation calls for it. Snake gaiters are a better option than a rubber boot in high temperatures… good information, thanks for sharing!

[@OchoVerde]

100% spot on! Last month I was hired for a job that required me to wear the cheap boot for 12 plus hours each day. It was a last second job, so there was no time to upgrade to more comfortable and expensive boots. Dang, were my dogs sore! I’ll probably do a new video about snake boots with the comfort aspect. I’ve never worn snake gaiters, but people ask about them all the time. I may have to make a video about those as well. I appreciate your comments.

[@johnbowhunter7676]

I wear crocs and socks with gaiters most of the time… water is deep were I go.!… very comfortable!👌

[@OchoVerde]

@@newlife8318 Against snakebite? I'm not sure, they would be a very good invention!

[@HansenAsset]

This is an awesome video! Thank you for making it!

[@OchoVerde]

Thank you for your comment. I certainly appreciate it.

[@Maitairanch]

The only helpful video I’ve found thanks so much

[@OchoVerde]

Thank you! I appreciate hearing that.

[@bobsmoot2392]

Excellent! Your scientific approach is refreshing. Thank you for the effort put in. You may have saved lives, or at least, a lot of pain.

[@OchoVerde]

Thank you, Bob! I appreciate hearing this.

[@kfelix2934]

I've own most of these boots at one time in my life, the best snake boot I ever had was Chippewa, they were good but my feet swell when hot. They also have a lot of lear and hook that can get tangle up in heavy brush. I learn to buy the boots larger than you normal size. I own step on one snake and it was a pygmy with lacrosse boot, not puncture but the pygmy rattler is maybe 18-22" if that and moth is small 😄

[@OchoVerde]

thanks for your input! Appreciate it!

[@natemorgan7184]

What kind of boot you recommend for when snakes slither on you while you are sleeping? Asking for a friend

[@OchoVerde]

The closest one... so that you can walk away to a better place to sleep. It sounds like a good story...

[@natemorgan7184]

@@OchoVerde hell no lol 3ft rattle snake laying under my blanket

[@OchoVerde]

@@natemorgan7184 I guess that even 🐍s need a cuddle buddy.

[@cliffmathew]

While growing up in southern India where scorpions, centipedes, and poisonous snakes like cobras, kraits and vipers were common, never had any special boots, and never needed any. I always looked where I was about to step on, and in the night carried a flash light, or an improvised torch made of a bundle of dry coconut leaves. Also until about 1975, foot wear was considered optional for youth (and many adults), and yet snake bites were extremely rare despite snakes being quite common.

[@OchoVerde]

According to google, there are 58,000 snake bite deaths in India every year. Boots are for hunters and hikers and workers out the forests and country side. In many places it would be too uncomfortable to walk without shoes.

[@cliffmathew]

@@OchoVerde Agreed.

[@Red-vn4xq]

The other night while out running a pup i was struck by a large cottonmouth. Sure am glad I had on servus industrial knee boots. They saved me. Never go in woods without top quality knee boots or snake chaps.

[@OchoVerde]

Its always a good day when you avoid a snake bite!

[@The_Eno]

Hey mate great content! do you think the magnum microfiber material would be strong enough to withstand a snake bite?

[@OchoVerde]

I'm not sure how it is being used.... I would think not.

[@ehoward5594]

Gracias! Muy buen video explicando las mecánicas de la mordedura de serpiente.

[@OchoVerde]

Con mucho gusto!

[@bobsmoot2392]

Folks may find that loose fitting rubber boots are much cooler and more comfortable too. The air circulation from the top does this. Cheap, low/no maintenance.

[@OchoVerde]

Very true. It works almost like bellows where the step forces hit air out and each misstep draws fresh air in.

[@shermn8]

I have a pair or Irish Setters, they are comfortable and i feel a good level of protection wearing them, i don't mind the lace ups since i do not necessarily go in a lot of water.

[@OchoVerde]

Thank you for your input!

[@garydejesus9095]

Fantastic video, well explained.

[@OchoVerde]

Many thanks! Glad you liked it. I tried to give a little different perspective on this issue.

[@PeteLeuenberger]

I'm curious if leather hiking boots (and snake gaters) would also be sufficient? Rubber boots would be difficult for a long hike in the desert..

[@OchoVerde]

I think leather hiking boots would be better than fabric hiking shoes for sure. Add in gaiters and I think you'll be fine! Thanks!

[@lilmama4426]

Hello, I have two pairs of snake chaps I wear w/insulated boots for whitetail hunting but I've been trying to figure out snake protection that won't burn me up/overheat for the summer. Prob is I'm a 5"2.5" female and my Husband is concerned that I am more susceptible since I'm so short & not to mention I walk with a cane due to a disability (can't jump/run and some boots are so cumbersome I could fall plus some are not tall enough). Any suggestions for the central Alabama heat and my height? We just bought some land that has an old stream (more like a trickle these days) and I want to search it with my metal detector and/or just rockhound/relic search & I'd like to find something that will give me protection against the cottonmouths, rattlers and copperheads without causing me to overheat (due to other health issues). Thanks again for the video!😊

[@OchoVerde]

Thanks for your question. I use rubber boots here in coastal South Carolina(hot) and in Southern Costa Rica(hot and wet). I just bought a new pair of Lacross rubber boots from ebay because my old pair sprung a leak. The new ones are more expensive, more comfortable, but are hotter. This is likely due to the smaller opening at the top of the boot, as with every step you push out hot air and a smaller opening removes less hot air...at least that is my theory. I don't think you're more susceptible to snake bite. Height has nothing to do with it and snakes won't chase you, so no need to run or jump to get away from them. My wife's favorite boot ever was a no name rubber boot she got at a local thrift store for $6. I would try a few pairs of less expensive commercial rubber boots that are puncture resistant (more for thorns, glass, barb wire and of course the rare snake encounter. Get the ones that are most comfortable on your feet. I don't like boots that are tight around my calf. If the ones you like are not tall enough for your liking... you may want to use snake gaitors as opposed to chaps. Good luck exploring the creek for cool treasures.

[@lilmama4426]

@@OchoVerde Thanks so much for the suggestions, I really appreciate it. Hopefully I'll find some really cool treasures!🤩

[@JuaneDosesII-wj6dd]

Inexpensive rubber boots are fantastic in limited situations, the best 20 bucks I’ve spent. But they are very slick, easily punctured, and can hinder your movement which is dangerous .

[@OchoVerde]

I agree with some of what you posted.... they indeed are slick on algae covered rocks or cement. Not all are punctured easily... cheap rain boots , yes... but not the rubber/pvc work boots.

[@Herr2Cents]

Thank you. I'm in Brazil and needed your advice.

[@OchoVerde]

Brazil in an Awesome country. I hope it helps.

[@kylecribb5618]

What stops them from popping your calf?

[@OchoVerde]

They sure could.... taller boots could alleviate this threat... however... we have to think of a scenario where a high strike is likely... Small snakes on the ground just wont get there... Most people in the woods wearing boots are already somewhat aware of snakes so they should see a big snake and avoid it... If you are in heavy brush there it is very likely there is no clear unobstructed line to a calf. A snake in a bush up off the ground a ways is perhaps the most likely scenario... and in that case it could be a higher strike for almost any boot... I'm not aware of any bush strikes from vipers in the US. Trying to restrain a big snake with the sole of boot would certainly increase the chances of a calf or higher bite.

[@rileymanderscheid9805]

Would have been nice to see the other boots in the thermal images

[@OchoVerde]

You have a good point, but by the time I bought the thermal camera and the other boots, the budget for this video was shot! If I make a more polished version, I will certainly do that...with friends boots perhaps. Thanks!

[@horaciocastillo-cw4yk]

Here in Costa Rica sugar cane fields workers use somo rubber boots like the cheap style shown here but are higher to cover the legs up to the knees to protect them from lancers snakes bites.

[@OchoVerde]

That is what I use in Costa Rica also. Here in the U.S., I have better quality rubber boot that is higher than the ones in the video. The main reason is that they are more comfortable than the cheap ones.

[@rodrigoscustodio]

GREAT Video. Thank you!

[@OchoVerde]

Thank you! I am happy that you enjoyed it!

[@PaulLadendorf]

Wow this is great info. Thanks!

[@OchoVerde]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for visiting our channel!

[@abnrgr7569]

I have some mud boots would they work? I've got cottonmouth on our property in Middle Georgia

[@OchoVerde]

I'm not sure what mud boots are.

[@kittycat6195]

Great information. Thank you so much!

[@OchoVerde]

You are so welcome!

[@kathyfann]

Thank You I just ordered a tall pair of large rubber boots they were reasonable.

[@OchoVerde]

Thank your comments. They are certainly most appreciated. I hope that you enjoy the outdoors with no worries!!

[@kathyfann]

@@OchoVerde yes we had a 17 to 20 inch looking Coral snake in the front yard yesterday so I needed to be educated so thank You

[@helpmereachsubswithnovid-ho7hy]

I love the smoker in the background or grill now that I look closely

[@OchoVerde]

Thank you! I smoke a lot of salmon on it when it is not so hot outside.

[@helpmereachsubswithnovid-ho7hy]

@@OchoVerde dude I'm from Georgia and it's not just hot it's humid and hot but I love salmon my grandma will make salmon burgers and there pretty good I don't think I've had home smoked salmon though but my dad had a smoker and he would smoke pork and it would melt in your mouth that's how good it was but I lost my grandpa recently and we had to sell it

[@IMBrute-ir7gz]

I've been warm-weather hunting (early archery and spring gobbler) in Florida's WMA's for almost fifty years. Although I seen the occasional diamondback and gazillions of cottonmouths (especially in Green Swamp), I always spot them in time to avoid stepping on them. They always remain still, hoping I haven't seen them. I just walk around them with my LaCrosse Grange boots. Never had one strike or even rattle at me. Just sayin'.

[@OchoVerde]

Yep that is their strategy... to remain still. Avoiding them is by far the best thing to do for everything involved. I have upgraded my boots to Lacross rubber boot(far more comfortable). Stay safe in this storm and thank you for sharing your experiences.

[@JC-ux7dz]

incredibly informative video!!!! thank you!!

[@OchoVerde]

Thank you. I’m a snake guy, so I’d hope to give a different perspective on wearing boots.

[@flywiseman]

Great video, thank you. I have been trying to tell people these facts for years. I base it on personal experience in the Texas woods and when I was younger, in college I made a video letting a good size diamond back and a west Tx sidewinder biting my county boots and never felt a thing

[@OchoVerde]

Well said!

[@pamtnman1515]

But for those people who WORK in the woods, with sharp tools, having a rigid, protective boot is more than just protection from snake bites. It’s a work boot first, snake protection second. And no cheap rubber boot fulfills both functions. Especially during warm/ hot snake weather.

[@fritolay8724]

Thank you for the honest video.

[@OchoVerde]

My pleasure, Frito Lay! I am going to do an update on this video soon. I recently worked a few 12 hour days on a film set spotting snakes for the crew to avoid in my cheap rubber boots. Man, they wore my feet/legs out. I will be looking to upgrade to something more comfortable for long hours on my feet. Thanks again.

[@yoyo-fn7sw]

Thanks alot for great informative video ❤

[@OchoVerde]

Thank you for watching and the nice comments!!

[@victorjackchannel]

Do you think snakes can bite trough thin plates made of alluminium? Like, the type you find in cheap pans and stuff I'm planning about moving to an forest-like place, and i'm not confident enough with the leather snake proof boots I bought, even they almost reach my knee... So i've been thinking about reinforcing them with some kind of leg armor made of thin alluminium and leather, and wear it outside of the boots (Srry for my bad english btw)

[@OchoVerde]

I don’t think they can bite through aluminum plates.

[@StealthTRD]

Yea the rattler can 😂

[@143366220798]

Tidewe snake boots any good

[@OchoVerde]

I’m not sure, I have never tried them.

[@TheFrogfeeder]

I used to catch rattlesnakes around for folks… I know for a fact that cabelas brand snake boots work. These days, I still live in snake country, but I just wear a pair of Wellingtons with heavy leather. Snake fangs are designed to pierce the soft skin of small animals, it’s more fast than powerful, and fangs break and bend fairly easily. Good boot leather should stop all but the extreme largest of snakes, cowboy boots ain’t gonna do it, timberland work boots ain’t gonna do it…

[@OchoVerde]

Thank you... have a great rest of the weekend!

[@jayw8768]

I had an uncle who worked with the forestry commission I was asking about what they usually wore. He said they wore regular leather work boots with snake gaiters that cost like $30-$40 n cover the ankle to the knee. I'm guessing the same as how your thermal video showed almost no heat on your feet with the tennis shoes. He said most of the time people were bitten in the ankle to calf that's why the forestry service used them. I bought the full fledged snake boots though because my property has a lot of densely wooded stuff I was thinning out with a chainsaw lots of pinestraw etc and I wanted something that if I accidentally stepped on a copperhead or rattlesnake it's not going to bite through.

[@OchoVerde]

Sounds like what you have will work just fine! Thanks for visiting the channel!

[@Elitetravelr]

Great Video!!

[@OchoVerde]

Thank you. Hope it brought some understanding to the snake boot situation.

[@tanyaparton824]

Just wondering how would these boots do in Arizona where it's super hot? I'm moving there and would love to purchase a pair of these boots because there is numerous rattle snakes. Just not sure how these boots would do in the desert heat. If these won't hold up in the heat then what would you suggest?

[@OchoVerde]

Thanks for your question. I'm in South Carolina where it gets pretty hot as well....not AZ ho for sure. This is to say that these boots stay in my car on the hottest day when the car gets well above 100f. They are also industrial boots meant to take a beating. My guess is that they would do fine with the heat. The only concern that I would have is they may not comfortable in the rocky terrain out there.

[@tanyaparton824]

@@OchoVerde Thank you sir for your reply, very helpful.

[@Lppt87]

The problem is, snakes are also above eye lvl, my neighbor’s dad got bitten in the arm by a boquidorá that was above a cacao tree… thankfully he was rushed to the hospital. His smaller daughter was helping pick cacao, he was thNkful it got him and not her. 😢

[@OchoVerde]

This can certainly be an occurrence where cheap or expensive boots will not help. I hope he recovered quickly!

[@TREEHUGGAH1]

excellent report Sir. much respect

[@OchoVerde]

Thank you! I appreciate hearing that you enjoyed the video.

[@michaelrogers4285]

Thank you for sharing this

[@OchoVerde]

Thanks for watching! Have a great week!

[@michaelrogers4285]

You have a great week as well, and Happy Holidays to you and your's !

[@wyattshippey559]

In my opinion it’s more of a peace of mind thing also the height of the boot the extra couple of inches could make a great difference I’m sure the rubber boots will work, but I work as a surveyor in south Texas where I see snakes every day so snake boots are a must. One thing to also consider is all day comfortablity I walk 15 miles a day sometimes so a boot with little to no added comfortably is not good it’s hard on the back and your feet. I am aware I could save 50-80 just buying nice lacrosse boots that are not snake resistant but when you wear them every day I feel that the investment is completely justified.

[@OchoVerde]

You have some great points. If you spend much of your day and much of your week in high boots, you would definitely want more comfort. As well as cheap rubber boots work, comfort is not one of the their strengths.

[@lovebeast6653]

One easy experiment to do that I did was get a regular hypodermic needle and poke into the boots. They've done tests where they look at the fangs of snakes under a microscope they they are like I would say 27, 28, 29 gauge needle. The rubber boots are probably the best along with think cow hide. But you can perform this experiment to your satisfaction. Go get some needles from a pharmacist etc.

[@OchoVerde]

Hypodermic needles are made of steel. You can force them through a lot of material as once can with a snake a snake fang. However, it is unlikely that the bite muscles have very much force. I have been bit by many many non venomous snakes and most have weak jaws strength(there may be a few exceptions like boas and pythons). I have seen no evidence that venomous snakes have the musculature to drive fangs through a rubber boot or tough hide. Furthermore, as I mentioned in the video, Vipers(most) sense, bite, and retreat immediately so they don't get injured by the thrashing victim. They wait for the the venom to work then eat the prey. They rarely grab and hold on in a normal situation. Your theory is good, but we would need the PSI of a rattlesnake bite to be able to come close to duplicating it with a needle... for starters.

[@Rome_504]

😂😂😂. Fuck all that, I’m gonna continue buying my snake boots. It’s cheap insurance just in case.

[@OchoVerde]

ok my friend. Some people don't have those options.

[@HollywoodMGB3]

Excellent information, Thank you for the great video

[@OchoVerde]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bobd8553]

Would a leather cowboy boot give equal protection from the 3 Vipers as the rubber boots would? Don't rattle snake bites have the ability to penetrate deeper? I have always been curious about this. Thank you

[@OchoVerde]

Thank You for your question. I think that cowboy boots transmit heat and would draw strikes...not sure if they would penetrate. Viper Snakes jaws are not very strong. If you watch video of snakes feeding, they bite and retreat. They have no need for powerful jaws as the venom kills the prey. At the end of our video about the road kill rattlesnake...I try to force fangs into a rubber boot with a balloon inside... check out what happens: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIXCn2lomdqUedU

[@stevefowler2112]

Outstanding video

[@OchoVerde]

Thanks again

[@glynnmitchell9253]

It doesn’t seem like this guy has been in the woods a lot. Many, many times big snakes are hard to see. For instance, if you are squirrel hunting and looking up into the trees a lot, you may miss a large snake laying across a trail or game trail partially obscured by brush. I missed a 5 foot snake that way. Fortunately it was a king snake and not a rattlesnake. They DO NOT alway coil up. Often they are laying stretched out across a path sunning themselves (especially if it’s a sandy spot that has been warmed by the sun on a cool morning. They are easily able to strike higher on the leg so the higher boots are better. That may happen because the terrain is uneven and the trail or ground you are walking goes next to a steep grade or hill side or a trail that goes between two rocks or downed timber. It places the snake higher, in cover they like and in a place that’s good to ambush prey. He says snakes don’t bite high and then gives two examples to bites that defeated rubber boots because the snakes struck “ the fabric at the top of the boots”. Overall I think this is bad advice. Cheap rubber boots are something used in areas and by people who can’t afford snake boots (Africa, South America,etc) but that doesn’t mean they are as good or even close to as good. I would agree that they are better than being barefoot or in tennis shoes, etc. My emergency room insurance copay is $350. That helped me decide. And you don’t have to endure the suffering of the boots deflect the bites. I will also note that many times the strike is a hit and quick withdrawal. But you have not been around snakes much if you have not seen one latch on and try to sink his fangs in you( nothing new about that, the Bible documented Paul being bitten when he picked up a bunch of sticks to put in the fire. It describes him shaking the snake off into the fire). Again, the man presenting the video seems like a nice guy, probably a good person, but this is not the best advice in my opinion.

[@OchoVerde]

I do spend time in the woods/jungle. I always keep a wary eye out for snakes, but the small ones are much more difficult to see especially if they don't move. In the bites mentioned... I believe one person was stepping on the cottonmouth to restrain it. I don't know where the bite was on his lower leg. There would have been no bite if he wasn't trying to subdue the snake.

[@michaelkraus4135]

Will these boots protect me from GABOONS ? FER-DE-LANCE ? BUSHMASTERS ?

[@OchoVerde]

Under most conditions, yes. We address these snakes in the video.

[@Rambow145]

Thank you! 👍

[@OchoVerde]

You are welcome!

[@chrischambless]

Coolest cat video I’ve seen

[@OchoVerde]

I try very hard...

[@domesticdiva80]

Very helpful thank you!

[@OchoVerde]

You are welcome. Glad it was helpful! Thank you for visiting out wildlife channel!

[@jraqudjxkf6005]

Could you do a test and review on best snake gaiters?

[@OchoVerde]

I will try...they are expensive and are difficult to test.

[@gsqmedia]

great video!

[@OchoVerde]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@claesgranfeldt6765]

Hello Frank! Very good video, for me I think the best is the Lacrosse snakeboots... ;-) I travel alot to Thailand and I think the boots is very good if you walk in weet condition... ;-) Thanks for your help! FirstClaes FirstClaesAdventure... ;-)

[@OchoVerde]

Thank you...the Lacrosse boots were very hot and tight feeling to me, but I am used to the loose rubber boots. Are the lacrosse snug around the calves and are they hot in Thailand?