Calling on ole Nicodemus for counsel

[buckspotter]

Nicodemus

You are clearly a wise man - one of steadfast knowledge and understanding of the ways ye ole “ no feet” and how they are dangerous, yet important to be protected in the woods. I am curious as to if you consider snake boots imperative whilst in pursuit of wild game in the glorious Southland. I live in north Florida and am in the woods constantly chasing whitetails and eastern turkeys. I never wear snake boots but considering. Your thoughts?

 

[Big7]

How would a "new member" know about all that? You kin to him or something?

 

[kmckinnie]

How would a "new member" know about all that? You kin to him or something?

He’s been here longer than you. ?

Just don’t post much.

I would wear them. Got a pair. Need to wear more often.

 

[Milkman]

Do it this way and it will flag him to read this @Nicodemus

 

[Mako22]

It all depends on if you step on a rattler or not.

 

[bowhunterdavid]

Ask me about getting bit by a rattle snake! It will break your bank account even after your insurance company pays there part. It will put you in ICU and will scar you for life. I wouldn't care one bit what people think about you wearing snake boots, I wear them but they didn't protect my hand from getting bit. Oh well i got a good story to tell my grand kids one day.

 

[HughW2]

BHDavid,
Please relay your story. Sorry to hear that you had to deal with it; but I would appreciate hearing. Thanks.

 

[bowhunterdavid]

BHDavid,
Please relay your story. Sorry to hear that you had to deal with it; but I would appreciate hearing. Thanks.

Thanks HughW2 Go to the traditional bow hunting page and scroll down to september 2019, my story you can fine there.

 

[Wayne D Davis]

I hear antivenom is more costly and less painful than chaps or snake boots

 

[BamaGeorgialine]

How would a "new member" know about all that? You kin to him or something?

You have to be a GON member to know anything about snakes? That's interesting

 

[4HAND]

You have to be a GON member to know anything about snakes? That's interesting

I think he meant "how does a new member know of Nic's vast experience in these matters".

 

[4HAND]

I wear snake boots religiously. I had a couple of close calls when I was much younger. That coupled with my fear of snakes makes it a no brainer for me.

 

[Ruger#3]

Many members read much and post little though they have been here a long time.
Nic will be by when time allows I'm sure.

 

[bowhunterdavid]

Eleven thousand eight hundred dollars per vile is what i was charged. Two days in ICU 42000 thousand dollars and all the Meds. Doctor bill, ambulance ride. I got ten viles, most people get two are three. Total bill was 185000 dollars. I talked to a editor with the GON about getting a list of hospitals that carry anti venom. That way you will know what direction you need to go if bitten. Greensboro Hospital had it and i was only 20 minutes away from there,but the EMT's didn;t know that and i was taken to Augusta which was over a hour away. Time is everything in this case. I think a list will be posted before bow season i hope. I never thought it would happen to me,and i hope it never happens to any of you. Please be prepared if it does it could save your life.

 

[shdw633]

I wear snake boots religiously. I had a couple of close calls when I was much younger. That coupled with my fear of snakes makes it a no brainer for me.

Same here, walked up on one in the middle of a clear sandy foodplot and never even saw him. Got to within a foot of him and luckily he didn't feel like striking. I don't go out without them on now...period.

 

[Mr Bya Lungshot]

Nic wears the same chippawa snake PROOF double leather knee high boots I do.

 

[jiminbogart]

Greensboro Hospital had it and i was only 20 minutes away from there,but the EMT's didn;t know that and i was taken to Augusta which was over a hour away. .

Wow. You think that they would have gotten on the radio and asked before transport.
I would hate to be the EMT that didn't make that call. It seems negligent.

 

[Mr Bya Lungshot]

Or I wear the same boots as Nic rather.

 

[shdw633]

Eleven thousand eight hundred dollars per vile is what i was charged. Two days in ICU 42000 thousand dollars and all the Meds. Doctor bill, ambulance ride. I got ten viles, most people get two are three. Total bill was 185000 dollars. I talked to a editor with the GON about getting a list of hospitals that carry anti venom. That way you will know what direction you need to go if bitten. Greensboro Hospital had it and i was only 20 minutes away from there,but the EMT's didn;t know that and i was taken to Augusta which was over a hour away. Time is everything in this case. I think a list will be posted before bow season i hope. I never thought it would happen to me,and i hope it never happens to any of you. Please be prepared if it does it could save your life.

I know the hospital in Eastman near where I hunt does not carry it and that's even more reasons to take every precaution. Like you stated, a snake bite isn't about you just getting sick, it stays with you throughout your whole life.

 

[Mr Bya Lungshot]

I hear antivenom is more costly and less painful than chaps or snake boots

This.