I felt I should add this.
I have in fact been 'chased' by a cottonmouth. Whether I provoked it or not, the animal in fact hurled itself over to me several times in several directions, while taking extravagant snaps towards me. All in the while standing several feet from the animal at any given time.
Now I have dealt with thousands of cottonmouths out in the field and this has been the only 'chase' I've ever encountered, but just because it rarely happens doesn't mean it won't,(Or just because it's never happened to you doesn't mean it doesn't) and on that note, a simple push with the paddle will be suffice.
Zane
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