Can A Water Moccasin Bite Underwater?
The answer is yes, but because of water resistance, it
cannot strike in its usual manner. If grabbed or stepped on
in the water, the Cottonmouth would probably bite in
self-defense. If it is in the water and swimmers are
thashing around noisily nearby, it will try to swim away.
But moccasins are not a problem in most swimming holes
because they do not like clear, open rivers and lakes.
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