Snakes are natural swimmers and yes, unfortunately, they can still bite us when in the water.  Caught in flood zones they seek higher ground, where they have no choice but to wait it out like the rest us.  Unfortunately this situation concentrates the number of marooned snakes and sometimes they outnumber the human survivors!  A threatened snake is a dangerous one!  Avoid confrontation wherever possible.  These are trying times for all, be patient.  As the waters subside the snakes will disperse to their natural abodes.  Be sure to have access to quality compression bandages and wear protective clothing wherever possible. 

About the Author - Craig Adams

Craig is a venomous snake expert and former Operations Manager for the Australian Reptile Park. With his wife Jackie, Craig has travelled to remote areas of Australia in search of venomous snakes and spiders for inclusion in the Reptile Park's venom collection program for scientific purposes and for the collection of new data on endangered species. Craig has featured in numerous National Geographic and Discovery Channel programs on the world's most venomous creatures. He worked alongside Steve Irwin as a consultant on his film "Oceans' Deadliest" and continues to work periodically with Steve's best friend John Stainton in an advisory and "to camera" role. Together with Jackie, he has also starred in numerous other television, print media and documentary films and is acknowledged by his peers as the "go to" person in this field.