Snake-bite protection?
Mar 20, 2018, 10:24 am
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Snake-bite protection?
Not sure how to go looking for these on Japanese websites.
Am looking for something a child could wear, to guard ankles and shins/calves, and not be too heavy so that she's begging to pull them off.
Have seen plenty of snakes on my Honshu rambles but in warmer months only. Turns out April IS a warmer month in Okinawa and the idea of what a habu could do to a small body makes me wince.
Can buy in Tokyo or have delivered there, I just don't know how to go looking for this product. Looking for something that would do the job and not be too sweaty (or too expensive - don't need to go high end).
Any ideas?
Am looking for something a child could wear, to guard ankles and shins/calves, and not be too heavy so that she's begging to pull them off.
Have seen plenty of snakes on my Honshu rambles but in warmer months only. Turns out April IS a warmer month in Okinawa and the idea of what a habu could do to a small body makes me wince.
Can buy in Tokyo or have delivered there, I just don't know how to go looking for this product. Looking for something that would do the job and not be too sweaty (or too expensive - don't need to go high end).
Any ideas?
Mar 20, 2018, 11:26 am
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Try searching for snake chaps or snake gaiters. Not sure if Amazon Japan sell these but here is an example from Amazon US:
Other examples: Youth chaps - Crackshot Youth Snake Chaps - Snake Protection | Snake Bite Protection
Other resources that might be of use:
US Marines Public Affairs Office, Safety measures against habu - Safety measures against habu essential year-round > Okinawa Marines > News Article Display
Safety guide from Okinawa Prefecture (pdf) - http://wuf2016.com/en/wp-content/upl...o-Okinawa_.pdf
Finally, I think wearing closed footwear and long pants will be sufficient. Its one of the recommendations from the Marines Public Affairs Office and something I was taught growing up in Texas.
Other resources that might be of use:
US Marines Public Affairs Office, Safety measures against habu - Safety measures against habu essential year-round > Okinawa Marines > News Article Display
Safety guide from Okinawa Prefecture (pdf) - http://wuf2016.com/en/wp-content/upl...o-Okinawa_.pdf
Finally, I think wearing closed footwear and long pants will be sufficient. Its one of the recommendations from the Marines Public Affairs Office and something I was taught growing up in Texas.
Mar 20, 2018, 11:34 am
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Thanks, but that's what I was looking for, help in finding snake protection wear from a Japanese source, such as Amazon JP.
Looked through a lot of the US military connected websites for Okinawa since they are in English. They just suggest "appropriate protective garments" without going into more detail.
Am currently in London, not much for kids in the UK websites - the demand isn't particularly high here.
Looked through a lot of the US military connected websites for Okinawa since they are in English. They just suggest "appropriate protective garments" without going into more detail.
Am currently in London, not much for kids in the UK websites - the demand isn't particularly high here.
Mar 20, 2018, 11:48 am
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I've found that if its in Amazon US, there's a good chance its on Amazon JP. Here's the cheapest ones I found - https://www.amazon.co.jp/Crack-Shot-...=snake+gaiter. The terms snake chaps or snake gaiters seemed to work on the JP site.
Mar 20, 2018, 12:13 pm
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So far, I've found this (bite proof long gloves)
If I can't find something better, I could cut something like this and strap them around her legs and ankles using elastic and Velcro.
https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/aw/d/B077RZ3T8W/ref=mp_s_a_1_24?__mk_ja_JP=カタカナ&qid=1521569215&sr= 8-24&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=ヘビ+保護&dpPl=1&dp ID=51%2BOSXapldL&ref=plSrch
If I can't find something better, I could cut something like this and strap them around her legs and ankles using elastic and Velcro.
https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/aw/d/B077RZ3T8W/ref=mp_s_a_1_24?__mk_ja_JP=カタカナ&qid=1521569215&sr= 8-24&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=ヘビ+保護&dpPl=1&dp ID=51%2BOSXapldL&ref=plSrch
Mar 20, 2018, 3:50 pm
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I understand the concern but speaking as one who grew up in rattlesnake country, jeans and mid- to high-topped boots were always sufficient. Few snake bites occur to feet or legs when long pants are worn. The fangs just won't penetrate shoe leather or denim. The greater threat is to hands and arms when curious youngsters reach for something that catches their eye. Medium-high hiking shoes with long pants should be plenty of protection. Adding some form of hiking gaiters would make her almost invulnerable.
Mar 20, 2018, 10:00 pm
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Thanks, mjm!
Am looking for that sort of thing. But kids gaiters I can buy in Japan, or will ship from Japan to Japan.
I'm leaving London next week and would need to pick them up or have them delivered to Minato Ku (preferably to a Family Mart there) by the 9th April.
My request here, to the Japan forum, is anyone know the Japanese for, or where to buy (in Japan), or have a link to a Japanese source for, reasonably priced snake protection gaiters or leg coverings for kids?
Thank you.
Am looking for that sort of thing. But kids gaiters I can buy in Japan, or will ship from Japan to Japan.
I'm leaving London next week and would need to pick them up or have them delivered to Minato Ku (preferably to a Family Mart there) by the 9th April.
My request here, to the Japan forum, is anyone know the Japanese for, or where to buy (in Japan), or have a link to a Japanese source for, reasonably priced snake protection gaiters or leg coverings for kids?
Thank you.
Mar 20, 2018, 11:43 pm
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Thanks, mjm!
Am looking for that sort of thing. But kids gaiters I can buy in Japan, or will ship from Japan to Japan.
I'm leaving London next week and would need to pick them up or have them delivered to Minato Ku (preferably to a Family Mart there) by the 9th April.
My request here, to the Japan forum, is anyone know the Japanese for, or where to buy (in Japan), or have a link to a Japanese source for, reasonably priced snake protection gaiters or leg coverings for kids?
Thank you.
Am looking for that sort of thing. But kids gaiters I can buy in Japan, or will ship from Japan to Japan.
I'm leaving London next week and would need to pick them up or have them delivered to Minato Ku (preferably to a Family Mart there) by the 9th April.
My request here, to the Japan forum, is anyone know the Japanese for, or where to buy (in Japan), or have a link to a Japanese source for, reasonably priced snake protection gaiters or leg coverings for kids?
Thank you.
I searched 子供用ゲーター and got several good results. Here is one:
https://www.amazon.co.jp/Triwonder-%...82%BF%E3%83%BC
Mar 21, 2018, 12:06 am
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Lucky Bums Youth Gaiters also available on Amazon.co.uk
Something like this, but heavier weight? Montbell calls gaiters "spats"/ "スパッツ" which also seems to refer to leggings.
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https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%83%A2%E...3%E3%83%84+kid
Here's the Amazon.co.jp category for gaiters
https://www.amazon.co.jp/b/ref=sr_aj...48630051&ajr=0
Something like this, but heavier weight? Montbell calls gaiters "spats"/ "スパッツ" which also seems to refer to leggings.
???? ? ????????? ? ???????
https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%83%A2%E...3%E3%83%84+kid
Here's the Amazon.co.jp category for gaiters
https://www.amazon.co.jp/b/ref=sr_aj...48630051&ajr=0
Mar 21, 2018, 1:06 am
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Montbell - Japanese company.
"Kids' spats": https://en.montbell.jp/products/good...uct_id=1129386
Don't know how much protect against snakes though.
Stores in Japan (have stores in Minato-ku and Okinawa): https://en.montbell.jp/store/japan/
"Kids' spats": https://en.montbell.jp/products/good...uct_id=1129386
Don't know how much protect against snakes though.
Stores in Japan (have stores in Minato-ku and Okinawa): https://en.montbell.jp/store/japan/
Last edited by DragonSoul; Mar 21, 2018 at 1:19 am
Mar 21, 2018, 1:11 am
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amazon.co.jp using Prime will get it to you in less than 24 hours.
I searched 子供用ゲーター and got several good results. Here is one:
https://www.amazon.co.jp/Triwonder-%...82%BF%E3%83%BC
I searched 子供用ゲーター and got several good results. Here is one:
https://www.amazon.co.jp/Triwonder-%...82%BF%E3%83%BC