Chuck, you will need them here, take my word for it buddy.
Our woods are mostly swampy and we have a plethora of Cottonmouth due to that alone. We also have plenty of Copperheads , Cane Breaks, the occasional Diamond Back as well as the not so threatening Coral snake.
My advise is to get a pair of Muck snake boots, without the insulation. They are cozy, versatile, waterproof and offer a better barrier, not perfect , but far better than just a thin leather or canvas style boot against a hit. Not to mention they lend peace of mind and thus allow focus when tracking a blood trail at night.
