ANTI-LEECH SOCKS - prevent leeches from biting you in the jungle. Leech proof socks worn inside boots. Stop leeches from biting you.

ANTI-LEECH SOCKS (for Jungle Trekking)

If you have been trekking in Nepal during the monsoon, then you soon learn about leeches. They are not harmful, but they sure make a bloody mess of your socks and boots. The Leeches wait on the grass and the leaves of the brush until you walk by, then they fall onto your boots. They crawl up to your socks and burrow their way through your sock into your leg. You don't even notice them, until they are thick with your blood and then have spilled most of it all over your socks and boots.

The solution is a durable brushed cotton leech-proof sock that is worn over your normal sock and inside your boot. You don't even notice it. The leeches cannot penetrate it, and it is difficult for them to climb up. The sock is comfortable to wear, because it is so thin. It is secured by two elastic nylon cords above your knee and along your calf, so that it won't fall down. The Anti-leech sock can be worn with pants or with shorts. It is rugged enough to be worn every day for a two week expedition, and it is resistant to tears from brush or thorns. If you wash it, it is light-weight enough to dry quickly. The Anti-leech sock comes in one size which will fit comfortably over socks on big or small feet. The sock collapses comfortably in the boot around your sock, so it will not interfere with the fit of your boot.

This sock was developed and tested in the jungles of Southeast Asia by scientists and wildlife conservationists in the field. I have used this sock during Tiger camera-trapping excursions in the Khao Yai National Park in Eastern Thailand and in the lower Himalaya of Nepal. There are many leeches there, and this sock works extremely well. I did learn one additional secret from the Thais, Cambodians and Burmese that I was working with. They all wore various versions of this Anti-Leech Sock, but they also took tobacco leaves with them in a plastic bag. They would mix the tobacco with water, and let the tobacco seep into the water. Then they would squeeze this caramel-colored water from the bag and rub it onto the anti-leech socks. This technique was extremely effective against leeches. The leeches were strongly repelled by the tobacco residue on the sock, and they were unable to bite through nor climb up the sock. They just fell off.

If you are planning any trips into the Jungles of Asia or South America, then don't forget these Anti-Leech socks. They are extremely good value for money and they are well made. They will last you many expeditions. Don't forget the tobacco! more information on leech bites.

Size:	One size fits all
Color:	Olive Green
Cost:	US$ 35 pair.
Worldwide Shipping:	FREE

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