You know, at 62 years of age, I don't know but one person who has been snake bit. Me! However, I stepped on the snake and was luckily wearing high top rubber boots. No damage done to anything but my underwear. I have only had one suicidal rattlesnake come after me with malice.
I've done a lot of wading in all types of water while fishing. I've seen tons of snakes in the water but they have never been a real problem. Yeah, they have startled me and made me hurt myself but have rarely shown any agression. I bet more people die of bee stings and lightning than snake bites.
