Nice thing about hunting the mountains

[D_Dubya]

One Nice thing about hunting the Mountains is you seldom run into rattlers this size (at least I haven’t). This is my son last weekend at our normal hunting grounds in South Texas.

 

[JimP]

That's a keeper, both your boy and the snake.

 

[Prerylyon]

Time to find another one for a nice pair of boots...!

 

[dirtclod Az.]

Let's Eat!

 

[Ikeepitcold]

I hear they are good eating.

 

[D_Dubya]

I’ve tried eating them various ways...never has been good enough to be worth the effort. We come across them regularly and usually only kill them if they’re around buildings or our deer stands. This one was about 5 feet, which is probably average size down here.

 

[Winchester]

Average size?
Looks pretty big to me !!
I guess I better keep hunting up in the high country.

 

[kidoggy]

I hate snakes. an that's all I got to say bout that.

 

[DH56]

I'm with Kidoggy-hate the suckers.

 

[JimP]

A few from my Arizona trips

 

[Bonecollector]

I hate snakes!

 

[D_Dubya]

A few from my Arizona trips

The one in the tree gives me the creeps! I’ve seen a whole lot of rattlers but never one in a tree...

 

[Slugz]

Daaaaaang. Im also in the I hate snakes club.

 

[Naturebob]

Ther are snakes in the mountians ,,,,. here in AZ. They are every where....BOB!

 

[PlainsHunter]

Not a fan of rattlesnakes. They creep me out.

 

[Winchester]

Woah!!
I don't even like looking at these pics … so I'm gonna stop
I HATE snakes too !!

 

[Wyoming Hart]

Heck can't get away from them in the mountains here, that is where they are mostly! How many rattles on that bad boy?

 

[boiler]

I know they make snake-proof gaiters, boots, chaps etc., but do standard gaiters offer any extra level of protection from snake bites?

 

[JimP]

Snake proof ones are made out of a heavy nylon or material where the fangs can not penetrate. Most standard gaiters are just thin nylon and really wouldn't provide any extra protection.

 

[BKhunter50]

If I showed those picture to my wife, she would have nightmares.