how do you avoid snake bites when...

[Wartrace]

Wait until this winter when they are hibernating. I had an ice storm that knocked down a lot of trees on my property so just to be sure I bought some snake protectors that wrap around the calf made from polycarbonate on Amazon.

[MechAndy]

Definitely less active when they are cold.
The heat will speed them up.

[SunGrins]

Can you spray some kind of repellant on the stuff you are concerned about? Maybe there is a home remedy concoction that will work. Copperheads are sneaky and Water Moccasins are agressive, but beneficial snakes might be in there rather than poisonous ones.

[StealthRabbit]

I prefer to do snake work from a machine (skid steer with grapple / excavator with thumb).

On a Cold frosty day.

[PAhippo]

I'd also recommend not being there alone. If nobody can actually help, at least have them sit there and twiddle their thumbs or something.

[skeddy]

Had gone all summer without seeing a snake until I found one in my outdoor shower last week.

[Ron61]

Here in Florida we have all kinds of snakes, venomous and non venomous. Since I’ve had both types in my yard, I make it a strict habit to look up and down when I open a door to go outside. I do not walk under low hanging branches without first looking up. In the yard, I always look where I’m walking and never walk on dead leaves that are piled up. In short, I respect that I’m in their environment and act accordingly.

[hotkarl]

Originally Posted by Ron61

Here in Florida we have all kinds of snakes, venomous and non venomous. Since I’ve had both types in my yard, I make it a strict habit to look up and down when I open a door to go outside. I do not walk under low hanging branches without first looking up. In the yard, I always look where I’m walking and never walk on dead leaves that are piled up. In short, I respect that I’m in their environment and act accordingly.

It becomes second nature. You just instinctively and probably subconsciously just know to be aware.
Whether it be snakes or ticks or whatever. You just develop this environmental awareness after a while.

[ellie]

I think the hoe suggestion is good. If you work when it’s cool, the snakes will be pretty sluggish and might lay low.