got hit by a five footer in 1985 while turkey hunting. One fang went thru a Lacrosse Grange boot, tucked in pants, and my left calf. It was a mostly dry bite, had a lil swelling and a rash. I did throw up twice when I saw the size of the snake and realized I was over a mile from the truck.
DAYNG - fella, I would have thrown up too (in both directions).
Although, not a snake rated boot - its was still pretty thick (double-walled boot) - not counting the tucked in pants.
From reading finding a boot that will really stop a snake can be iffy - especially if you run up on a big-boy that can strike above knee height. Supposedly, if you can push a needle through the boot with a thimble (applying reasonable pressure not that turn-the-hat backwards Over the Top stuff) - then you may want to shop around. That said, a needle is supposedly harder than a fang, but sounds like a reasonable test. Could also put water balloons in the boot and let a rattler hit it; easier said then done - as I can't be that close to one that I can identify without my trigger finger itching.
