Re: [Paddlewise] ... Cotton Mouth's

In a message dated 8/21/00 4:43:46 AM !!!First Boot!!!, 
tmeagher_at_netropolis.net writes:

<< However, I would imagine that, like
 rattlers, they seldom actually go after humans and attack them(?).  >>
  We, people in North Florida, are fortunate to live within a short distance 
of Maynard Cox. Maynard is a poison bite specialist. He has done extensive 
research over the past 40 or 50 years for the US Navy and independently. 
Maynard was featured in a National Geographic special several years ago. He 
is the author of  "Protocol For Emergency Room Procedures and Hospital 
Management of Snakebites."  For more info about Maynard, visit 
http://times-union.com/tu-online/stories/050700/spo_2998512.html The link 
mentioned will give contact info for Maynard and the "World Wide Poison Bite 
Center." This is info that may someday save your life or the life of a loved 
one.
   Below is a little bit of info gained from attending several of Maynard's 
seminars.
  Unlike Rattlers, Cotton Mouths are territorial. A Cotton Mouth's territory 
consists of whatever it decides will be it's territory at that time. While a 
Rattler may be content to lay there or go the other way, the Cotton Mouth is 
way more likely to exhibit aggressive behavior. This aggressive behavior may 
include pursuing you. Snakes can and do bite while underwater.
   Maynard's research includes spiders, bees and jellyfish.
 
 Bruce McC
  WEO
  
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