SnakeProtex EXPEDITION Snake Protection Chaps - Medium
Code: SPX-M
New and Improved, the Snakeprotex EXPEDITION are here! These are hugely popular with campers, hikers, council workers, emergency services, government agencies, surveyors, hunters and home gardeners.
The New expedition range of Snakeprotex is 43% lighter than the Extreme, making them more comfortable to wear for longer periods while staying protected.
Sporting a range of fully adjustable features such as adjustable boot straps allowing for a better fit amongst a larger range of different boots, and adjustable top leg strap allowing for a firmer, closer and safer fit. Snakeprotex Expedition are now more versatile than ever.
A new press tab installed to clip over the zipper provides better security stopping the zip from moving whilst walking, working or out having a lot of fun.
With its water repellent tendencies a higher denier external black fabric, the Snakeprotex Extreme now offers you even more protection from snake strikes while looking like everyday workwear and lasting the distance.
Features:
- Available in S,M, L & XL - Please scroll down for a table of measurements
- Adjustable boot straps for a versatile fit to your work boots
- Adjustable top leg strap for a firm comfortable fit
- Layers of puncture resistant nylon fabric over a water repellent membrane
- High quality full length zip with stiffener under the overlap ensures the gaiter does not ‘ride-down’ during use
- Soft polyester cotton fabric lining
- Lightweight tough outer, ideal for walking through tough and prickly bushland
- Neutral black fabric construction throughout looks good with everyday workwear.
- Weight: approx. 290g each gaiter (or 1.2lb for the pair)
- Tested with a machine held hypodermic needle punture resistance test (ASTM F2878-10) — it acheived 2x the highest rating; far surpassing level 5(10N), measuring a 20 Newton (20kg) force to puncture the gaiter
- New Bright Green Carry Bag
ABOUT:
Snakeprotex® Snake Protection Chaps are a unique product designed from the outset to protect you from bites from Australian snakes. Australia is famous for being home to some of the most deadliest snakes in the world. This island continent is home to the Death Adder (with a name like that, what’s not to fear?), the Tiger Snake (‘Tiger snakes are born with a chip on their shoulders’, according to a South Australian farmer), the Black Snake family, the Mulga Snake (or King Brown, as it’s otherwise known), the Brown Snakes and the feared Coastal and Inland Taipans in the North and East.
Whilst there are a few exotic species which have stronger venom than the Australian natives, the real danger in the Australian snakes is just how common they are – even in inner city areas. Add to this the toxicity of their venom, their aggressive nature (the Tiger Snake in particular) and the fearsome Taipan’s 10-12mm (nearly half an inch!) fangs and the picture is clear: The danger for many Australian outdoor workers, hunters and leisure-seekers is clear, present and one that shouldn't be easily dismissed.
A tiny bite from any of these can kill an adult. Even worse, the bite from some of these snakes can feel like a scratch from a twig and go untreated - sometimes with tragic results. Enter Snakeprotex®. These Snake protective gaiters were conceived in Australia, developed and manufactured in New Zealand, then tested in Australia, on Australian snakes, to give the best snake bite protection to the wearer.
Snakeprotex® gives you confidence when you’re in the Australian outdoors, whether you are working, hunting, quad-riding, bike-riding or walking. All you need is a healthy respect for these ever-present reptiles, and to wear your Snakeprotex®.
USE:
The Snakeprotex gaiters must be worn over suitable trousers and boots and definitely should not be worn with low cut shoes. The zip fastens from the top to the bottom so gravity keeps it zipped. The garment should be worn with the zip on the outside of the leg. One horizontal fastening keeps the garment tight around the ankle. A strap under the boot keeps the garment in position vertically, stopping the garment from riding up the leg. The elastic strap has a very hard wearing cover. They’re built tough!
We cannot claim that the product is “snake-proof”. There are too many variables involved for us to claim this. Nor can we guarantee that a snake may not strike the body above the top of the garment, although it would be unlikely from most Australian snakes. It should be noted that even when wearing this product, common sense should still apply and the wearer should still avoid contact with any venomous species. Snakeprotex is designed to prevent a snake’s fangs penetrating through to the skin.
SAFETY:
IMPORTANT: DISCLAIMER
These garments are designed to help protect the wearer from snake bites. They are not a guarantee. Therefore the wearer should take all precautions to avoid being bitten by a snake. It is important that these garments are worn in conjunction with appropriate footwear that extends at least 5cm above the ankle bone. Correct Wearing Is Essential. The garment must be securely attached to the lower leg with the zip fastened at all times, and the strap under the arch of the boot. As with any personal safety item, regular checks should be carried out to ensure the garments are in good serviceable condition. Any defects or wear and tear that could jeopardise the performance of the garment should be repaired or the garments replaced immediately.
Any traces of venom on the garment should be denatured by spraying with methylated spirits. Untreated traces of venom, even if dry, should NEVER be touched without skin protection.
We are working hard to despatch all orders the same day, all orders received before 2:00pm are being shipped within 24-36hrs from Bowral, Australia.
Local Pickup from Bowral, NSW is available Mon-Fri up to 5pm with a 1hr collection time. We are located at 14 Loftus Street, Bowral NSW 2576 - Ph: 02 4879 9373
EXPRESS Orders are guaranteed processed the same day if ordered prior to 2.30pm, as these always take priority.
(In the rare occasion this is not possible - we will advise you within an hour, note this does not include weekends or NSW public holidays)
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Free standard shipping on all orders $120.00 and over Australia-wide*. (MAINLAND ONLY)
Australia Wide Postage Rates (Mainland Only)
*Flat Rate Standard Shipping $0.00 – $119.99: $ 12.95
*FREE Shipping on orders over $120.00: FREE
*Flat Rate EXPRESS SHIPPING $0.01 and up: $24.95 -
*Please note list of postcodes below that includes remote Postcodes that this does not apply to for bulky goods.
Listings with a note at the bottom of the product information indicating only for sale with pickup from our Bowral NSW address, may in some circumstances be able to be shipped, however due to the bulky oversize nature, you will need to contact us prior to ordering for a freight quote. Once approved and charged, we can then ship accordingly if this case by case arrangement meets your satisfaction requirement.
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Express is 1-2 days* delivery to Eastern States for small items. Large & heavy orders may take longer due to a Road Express Service. Express is by far the fastest order processing and service to your area.
Shipping to WA and NT will take longer, especially remote & regional classed areas, if in doubt, please email us for shipping times.
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LOCAL PICKUP NOW AVAILABLE
We now offer local pickup from 14 Loftus Street, Bowral, NSW 2576 from Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm.
After payment and order confirmation, we will get your order ready, and send you another email indicating it is ready for collection.
Please reply to this email with an ETA so that we can ensure everything is 100% ready to pick up seamlessly.
Local Pickup is not available on Weekends, or NSW Public Holidays
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Missed Deliveries!
If your order is returned to sender and comes back to our warehouse through an incorrect address provided/ missed delivery or non-collection from a post office etc. you will be required to pay a subsidised shipping fee to have this sent out again. Startrack Express do not return to the closest LPO automatically.
If you want to cancel it after it has been despatched, you will also need to cover the expense incurred to despatch your order - this includes the original shipping, re-delivery attempts and/or RTS charges that are charged back to our account.
Once your order is despatched, providing you logged correct email address, you will get an email from us and the carrier with tracking details. Please keep an eye out for this.
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Impact on shipping:
Australia Post are working to ensure parcels are delivered as quickly and safely as possible. Australia Post have also taken extra measures to protect the health and safety of customers and their staff by reducing physical interaction.
Tracking: If your order is being sent with tracking, there are a few orders that are currently only receiving a scan event when they reach their destination state/distribution centre. The tracking tool on the Australia Post website can also provide an estimated arrival date and will give you an update if there are any additional and unforeseen delays. If your parcel appears not to be moving, please be assured that Australia Post are still working hard to get your parcel to you as quickly as they can!
Updates to the Australia Post response and procedures can be found via the link below:
During Christmas or other holiday periods including public holidays, we see couriers receiving a backlog of orders etc, and they do not deliver on weekends. Delivery times may be increased during these periods.
When Express Shipping is paid for, we ship via an Express Service with no exceptions, this can either be Road or Air depending on size and weight of parcel. Once the parcel leaves our door, it is out of our control, and all tracking follow-ups should be followed through with the courier using the tracking number provided, especially if there has been a shipping delay.
We are unable to provide a refund on EXPRESS SHIPPING if there has been a delay with the Courier. It is out of our control. If we have made a mistake on our end and sent with the wrong service incorrectly, yes we will refund that for you.
International Postage Rates
- $34.95 for orders to NZ that weigh under 2kg and under 1m in length - This is Express Service. - 3-12 business days delivery. If your parcel will be over 2kg, please email us for a shipping quote prior to purchase.
- Other countries, please ask us at sales@botanex.com.au
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