Need Snake Bite Proof Jacket

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Might also check the advertisers on venomous forums.

Pardon my curiosity, but what are you trying to cuddle or swim with?

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Well the kevlar was serious. You can get knife proof vests. https://www.google.com/search?q=kevl...client=gws-wiz

The leather might work too it it was boiled leather. but that would be a reenactment thing. You would need battle ready and not display though.
Plate armor is probably over the top.

What ever you go for it will probably cost.

You say its just your chest that needs protecting?

Yea, I did see those. Kevlar would definitely work, though it may be slightly overkill. Like you said, I think some real thick leather would do the trick, maybe. I was thinking like a leather apron, so I still have arm mobility.

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I think some real thick leather would do the trick, maybe. I was thinking like a leather apron, so I still have arm mobility.

You could try something like a blacksmith's apron. A little pricey but it's good leather. Here's an example.

https://lifetimeleather.com/products...saApDcEALw_wcB

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Yea, I did see those. Kevlar would definitely work, though it may be slightly overkill. Like you said, I think some real thick leather would do the trick, maybe. I was thinking like a leather apron, so I still have arm mobility.

An apron may be too thin unless you can get one thick enough. Bison leather is real thick I have one jacket of that but its heavy. but I guess you will research.
Another idea might be a leather jacket with removable arms. (or even a motorbike jacket with removable arms, they are padded too) I have one I use to protect me from falls horse riding (I cant be using the horse riding armour. that's a bit embarrassing as only kids use it in the uk). I don't know if detachable sleeves is still available though. it was the fashion back in the day.
Oh, wait, it is
https://www.google.com/search?q=leat...chrome&ie=UTF-

Edit, yes just saw the Hugsplox blacksmiths apron post, that looks a good idea.
Not as cool as a leather jacket though

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You could try something like a blacksmith's apron. A little pricey but it's good leather. Here's an example.

https://lifetimeleather.com/products...saApDcEALw_wcB

Yea something like that was my original thought.

Oh, yeah...that never occurred to me. I keep hearing about heavy rain & flood waters down south & in TX- I thought maybe you're swimming with diamondbacks in your house?

If you don't mind the bulk, a PFD (personal flotation device) with good coverage would probably serve the purpose, at least until you find a more flattering option. Handy for floods too.

True, if it's thick enough, then it doesn't need to be puncture proof.

Yea, there was plenty of rain. My fence went bye bye!

An apron may be too thin unless you can get one thick enough. Bison leather is real thick I have one jacket of that but its heavy. but I guess you will research.
Another idea might be a leather jacket with removable arms. (or even a motorbike jacket with removable arms, they are padded too) I have one I use to protect me from falls horse riding (I cant be using the horse riding armour. that's a bit embarrassing as only kids use it in the uk). I don't know if detachable sleeves is still available though. it was the fashion back in the day.
Oh, wait, it is
https://www.google.com/search?q=leat...chrome&ie=UTF-

Edit, yes just saw the Hugsplox blacksmiths apron post, that looks a good idea.
Not as cool as a leather jacket though

True, a leather jacket would have a dual purpose of a fashion piece!

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Yea something like that was my original thought.



True, if it's thick enough, then it doesn't need to be puncture proof.

Yea, there was plenty of rain. My fence went bye bye!

True, a leather jacket would have a dual purpose of a fashion piece!

YAY leather. please. Only joking. But I have a thing for leather. Wait, just for leather jackets.

But to be serious, I used to have to deal with wild caught back in the day when only wild caught was available, all sorts and sizes with my work with london zoo and the biggest specialist reptile shops. Nothing got through my leather jacket. even huge berms or green tree pythons with massive teeth. (would not trust it with venomous fangs though.)
Even my hands were safe, i would just retract them in the sleeve. It gave me so much confidence and I did not have to carry gloves and such everyware, I would only say, no cheep thin leather.

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YAY leather. please. Only joking. But I have a thing for leather. Wait, just for leather jackets.

But to be serious, I used to have to deal with wild caught back in the day when only wild caught was available, all sorts and sizes with my work with london zoo and the biggest specialist reptile shops. Nothing got through my leather jacket. even huge berms or green tree pythons with massive teeth. (would not trust it with venomous fangs though.)
Even my hands were safe, i would just retract them in the sleeve. It gave me so much confidence and I did not have to carry gloves and such everyware, I would only say, no cheep thin leather.

Okay, that's really good to hear. I'd rather be safe than sorry. I'm not sure how to judge good quality leather vs bad. But I assume going with something like https://www.hillsideusa.com/Zippered...est_p_967.html vs something from amazon would probably be best.

This looks like a thicker version too: https://www.hillsideusa.com/Two-Way-...est_p_772.html

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Okay, that's really good to hear. I'd rather be safe than sorry. I'm not sure how to judge good quality leather vs bad. But I assume going with something like https://www.hillsideusa.com/Zippered...est_p_967.html vs something from amazon would probably be best.

That's the problem with the internet and covid stopping us looking in person. I need to see and feel the leather in person to judge the thickness, weight and firmness. Pictures are hard to judge quality.
Not just of leather. but anything really.

I am flattered i am converting you to leather though. its not the only option. but my favorite

I understand restrictions are lower in the USA. Do you have leather markets or shops and such where you can feel the leather?

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That's the problem with the internet and covid stopping us looking in person. I need to see and feel the leather in person to judge the thickness, weight and firmness. Pictures are hard to judge quality.
Not just of leather. but anything really.

I am flattered i am converting you to leather though. its not the only option. but my favorite

I understand restrictions are lower in the USA. Do you have leather markets or shops and such where you can feel the leather?

Yea, people having experience with leather makes much more convincing.

I'll definitely see if I can find a place that sells them this weekend. Better to see the fit too because I'd hate to spend $150 and it not fit quite right.

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Okay, that's really good to hear. I'd rather be safe than sorry. I'm not sure how to judge good quality leather vs bad. But I assume going with something like https://www.hillsideusa.com/Zippered...est_p_967.html vs something from amazon would probably be best.

This looks like a thicker version too: https://www.hillsideusa.com/Two-Way-...est_p_772.html

That second one is thicker. You can see the thickness under "features" for each. It is not cheap but it does look like a quality leather product.

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That's the problem with the internet and covid stopping us looking in person. I need to see and feel the leather in person to judge the thickness, weight and firmness. Pictures are hard to judge quality.
Not just of leather. but anything really.

She's in Texas.....and Texas IS OPEN!!!!

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That second one is thicker. You can see the thickness under "features" for each. It is not cheap but it does look like a quality leather product.

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That helps, as long as they are not including padding. I pinch it to test that.

She's in Texas.....and Texas IS OPEN!!!!

Your so lucky you can check it out then

I wish we were so sensible as Texas.
Edit: opps I was a bit political