Turtleskin Snake Gaiters

Protect your lower legs against snake fangs while in the desert or woods! TurtleSkin SnakeArmor Snake Gaiters also protects against brush, briars, thorns that could scratch and poke your legs. Thousands of people are bitten by venomous snakes in the United States each year (mostly rattlesnakes, copperheads and water moccasins). Rattlesnakes possess a set of fangs with which they can inject large quantities of toxic venom. The venom travels through the bloodstream, destroying tissue and causing swelling, internal bleeding, and intense pain. Even non-fatal bites can cause severe pain and long-lasting tissue damage. Don't take a chance! TurtleSkin SnakeArmor Snake Gaiters are constructed from a super-tight patented weave of high-strength ballistic fibers and polyester. Gaiters tested and successfully repelled actual Diamondback Rattler and Cottonmouth snake strikes and bites. In addition, the gaiters stopped a simulated snake strike of paired 0.05” diameter needles weighing a total of 150 grams at 0.63 joules. Also stopped a simulated snake bite of a 0.042” diameter needle at 1.49 pounds with a penetration limit of 0.03”. U.S. Patents 5,565,264 and 5,837,623 and other patents pending apply. Most snake gaiters are heavy, stiff, and bulky. Weighing less than 6 ounces each, TurtleSkin SnakeArmor Snake Gaiters are one-third the weight of other snake gaiters. Reversible-- camo pattern on one side and solid tan on reverse side. Zipper and cinch strap and grommets ensure a good fit over pants. Made in USA. Regular size: 20 inches Top of Calf, 17 inches Ankle, 16 inches Length. Many snake gaiters on the market are not foldable, however if you are backpacking or want to save storage space, you'll appreciate that the Turtleskin SnakeArmor brand folds to approx. 8 x 8 x 2 inches. Wear over pants and with heavy boots or shoes that fangs cannot penetrate. Made in the USA!

• Don't take a chance whenever you're in snake country! Protect your lower legs from snake fangs, briars, sticks, thorns, etc. with TurtleSkin SnakeArmor Snake Gaiters.
• Measurements for Regular size: 20 inch circumference top of calf, 17 inch circumference at ankle, 16 inches length. Weighs less than 6 ounces each.
• Reversible: camo pattern on one side and solid tan on reverse side. Zipper and cinch strap and grommets ensure a good fit over pants.
• TurtleSkin SnakeArmor Snake Gaiters are made in the USA! Wear over pants and with heavy boots or shoes that fangs cannot penetrate. Made in the USA.
• Waterproof and windproof. Machine washable. Gaiters tested and successfully repelled actual Diamondback Rattler and Cottonmouth snake strikes and bites.