Originally posted by Norm Kopecky:
In general, moccasins are amoung the most docile of snakes. The common water snakes (Natrix species) are not venemous but can be very agressive.
Water moccasins are extremely shy, and will not bite unless stepped on or cornered. They are mostly night feeders, and are rarely seen in ponds.
The various species of water snakes can become habituated to people, and will swim right up to you. They can become real pests, but are not dangerous or harmful. I refuse to let them worry me. It takes the fun out of fishing.
