Snake Gaiters

[old hand]

just tried to copy it to the forum sorry it did not work

 

[Gravity]

Never seen a snake in the GT but always have them on :Y:

 

[BigWave]

I've also never seen one, but mostly wear them in the warmer months.

 

[old hand]

I have had one go over my coil in the VLF days may be they do not like PI detectors

 

[Occasional_panner]

I have had one go over my coil in the VLF days may be they do not like PI detectors

That actually might be true, perhaps they pick up on the stronger signals a PI puts out?

 

[RM Outback]

I've also never seen one, but mostly wear them in the warmer months.

Good idea when wearing shorts :Y:

 

[aussiefarmer]

These may not be scary enough to keep the snakes away but would be a good conversation starter

 

[RM Outback]

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Do a search old hand and you should find a post by Vstrom who used oversized (by 1 size) gumboots. Cut them off so they fit over your boot across the bridge and around the back of your heal from memory. Pretty cheap set of gaiters :Y: if your local Op-Shop has the right size.

 

[RM Outback]

These may not be scary enough to keep the snakes away but would be a good conversation starter
https://www.prospectingaustralia.co...499857309_2017-07-12-20-59-04--1489442251.jpg

They'd work a treat AF :Y: any lizard with legs has the upper hand in my book.

 

[nucopia]

https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=20178
Brilliant and inovative idea from Vstrom.

 

[Gilly47]

Hello ALL having trouble finding Gaiters on here. Can anyone help please

Terrified of snakes BUT love the shine of Gemstones

ray

 

[Davent]

Gilly, I could tell you, but Im a Manly supporter......

Nah, there a post somewhere here on gators, go back a few pages, best I saw, were gum boots with the foot part cut away with a stanly knife, leaving the calf covering only, put the gator on, then ya boots.

 

[BigWave]

There's been many threads started on gaiters with some great info on brands.
Use the search button at the top and type in gaiters.
Then there's the vstrom brand:
https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=20178

 

[HarryHoudini]

These guys sell some good gaiters.

https://www.marybroughgoldcentre.com.au/collections/accessories/products/canvas-gaitors

But there are many better ones but you do pay.

Cheers

 

[HarryHoudini]

or these guys sell some pretty good gear for snakes with bigger fangs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msTHC4z2tqY

Mind you these guys are doing it tough the number under a house.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZCkzl5_a6Q

Cheers

 

[Elvin]

I have been doing some work on a property with bush, creeks and long grass in the paddocks. It hadn't worried me up until now, but after seeing 2 snakes, one either an eastern brown or dark tiger snake, I decided some snake gaiters would be the go. For peace of mind if anything. Just wondering who wears them out in the scrub, and what brand or recommendations you may have.

 

[Dignit]

Hi Elvin
I dont go detecting without them. I wear SnakeProtex.
Google them and I think youll be impressed.
Cheers

 

[Ben Digo]

I use Snake Guardz. Can't guarantee them from personal use as I haven't had a snake attempt to bite me but they fit well and are easy to put on with the clips. Not cheap either, you can see the story here: https://www.outdooraustralia.com/articles/Tested-Snake-Guardz-05743

 

[Deepseeker]

I wear Double D canvas gaiters, they cost $75 from DoubleD

https://doubledleather.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=78&search=gaiters

The trick is to not wear them too tight. You want a bit of an air gap between them and your pants underneath (although when it's stinking hot I still wear them with shorts anyway). I haven't encountered any snakes in the short time I've been detecting yet, but over the years when fishing I came across them occassionally and twice came close to being bitten by Tiger snakes and once by a Copperhead. I also carry a couple of snakebite bandages that have a compression indicator just in case.

I have seen some online that come from the US and they look armour-like with lots of articulating hard plates. I guess like with any equipment you get what you pay for.

-Deepseeker

 

[Redfin]

I wear Double D canvas gaiters, they cost $75 from DoubleD

I have seen some online that come from the US and they look armour-like with lots of articulating hard plates.

-Deepseeker

I think the DD gaiters are sufficient for our breed of snakes are in OZ, most have relatively short fangs, unlike the rattlesnake, whose fangs are huge.