The last thing you want to have to deal with when in a survival situation or on a campout is a snake bite. While most snake bites will not be venomous, there is the off chance that you could draw the short straw, which would put a severe damper on your situation.

Learn how to avoid this circumstance by checking out the important tips below.

Avoid tall grass. If you can, stick to the trails so you can clearly see what you’re stepping on. If you have to go off trail, be attentive lest you inadvertently step on a sleeping rattlesnake. If you must venture through tall grass, carry a stick and use it to probe the ground in front of you.
Check before you stick your hand into a crevasse. Holes, a hollow log, or a crevasse in a rock are perfect places for a snake to hide. So before you go sticking your hand in any dark hole, check to make sure there isn’t a snake (or another critter) in there.
Zombie snake attack. Freshly dead snakes still have reflexes and can still bite you if you’re not careful.
Don’t sleep in the enemy’s lair. Avoid sleeping near a log or large branch, in tall grass, or next to rocky areas. Keep your boots inside the tent (most tents come with shoe pockets) and make sure to zip the tent up again in the morning, lest a snake invite himself in while you’re on a hike.
Wear heavy boots and pants. If you’re going to be out exploring in the uncivilized wilderness, make sure your lower extremities are protected.

While it's impossible to predict the actions of every snake, these tips will go a long way towards lessening that risk every time you go out into snake territory. To complement this list, be sure to also learn the venomous snakes in your area and what they look like.

If you are camping or bugging out in a severely snake-infested area, it may be wise to carry a hammock with you in order to raise yourself above the ground.

If you want to learn more snake and survival tips like this, check out Art of Manliness.