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 Starman

I and my friends are avid spelunkers. Once in a while we come across a hibernating snake and with welding gloves on we just push them out of the way. My question is, if we entered a room full of venomous snakes, without purchasing expensive chaps ( leggings ), could we just use our rubber water waders? Can snake bites penetrate rubber water waders?



10/28/09  02:22pm

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  Message To: Starman   In reference to Message Id: 2089356


 Starman

Ah, a modern day cavemen....
Not only can a snakebite penetrate waders, it can also penetrate welding gloves. Some species have very long fangs.
You should get a nice long snake hook.



10/28/09  02:39pm

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  Message To: Starman   In reference to Message Id: 2089356


 Starman

And make sure they are chaps for venomous snakes and not horse/cowboy type..



10/28/09  07:46pm


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