Can Snakes Bite Through Rubber Boots?
Thankfully, the answer is no. Snakes can't bite through rubber boots. This fact is probably obvious if you have ever seen a snake or had one near your feet with your boots on but, not so for some people. image source: www.zappos.com One of the most common misconceptions about snakes and rubber boots is that a snake can chew faster than its head can grow - in other words: they'll get through it before they grow too big. image source: www.rackroomshoes.com It's even been suggested that when wearing suede or leather boots, one should use pliers to rip their laces out as to avoid being bitten by a venomous snake. Obviously, this is not a viable option. image source: www.shoecarnival.com Snakes are creatures of habit. As such, they will only bite people who routinely wear rubber boots. For example, in countries where snakes are regularly encountered by rubber boot-wearing miners or farmers wearing rubber boots. image source: www.shoes.com A snake that has its head chopped off ...