Snakes chasing humans is one of the oldest myths. Like them grabbing their tails and rolling down a hill like a hoop. Snakes don't chase things that can kill them.

According to : http://www.alabamaherps.com/snake%20bite.htm#SnakebiteStatistics

In the US, Cottonmouth are responsible for about 10% of venomous snake bites. The American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) has reported no mortality from Cottonmouth envenomation since its first annual report in 1983.

Mortality/Morbidity: The American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) has reported only one death from moccasin envenomation since its first annual report in 1983. Prospective studies of morbidity from moccasin envenomation have not been conducted. However, in two retrospective studies of copperhead victims, patients missed a median of 2 or 6 weeks of work. 

And annually, 45,000 snakebites in the US and Canada. 7,000 to 8,000 are venomous
3,000 cases considered "illegitimate" meaning these bites occurred while the victim handled or molested the snake

So, depending on your numbers, looks like 400-800 cottonmouth bites a year.

Well we have a good bit of Cottonmouths around here and the only time anyone has been "chased" per say, is when my buddy stumbled on a mommy with some babies but when he ran about fifty yards she went back to the babies. So its like the dog and the yard deal.

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