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I asked this question on the general noob board, but probably should have asked it hear. I was wondering about what you guys run into most often as hazards in diving the lakes here in TX? I'll admit that I'm a wuss when it comes to snakes. I don't like 'em, no how, no way. You guys run into many diving? I've always heard sea snakes won't bite underwater. Is the same true of our local water moccasins? I'm a bit nervous about this since it seems that I will often be dealing with vis of under 10' so I many never even see the snake before it lays into me.
OK. Enough about snakes... What about other hazards? I've heard some fish like to nibble on earlobes. Is this really a problem? Should I invest in a hood? I've heard of alligator gar here in TX, and these things both have teeth and are aggressive. Any run-ins with these beasties? Any plain ol' gator encounters?
Thanks in advance. I'm just a bit nervous about not being able to see what I'm doing and getting myself into. Have any of you had the same trepidations and overcome them?
OK. Enough about snakes... What about other hazards? I've heard some fish like to nibble on earlobes. Is this really a problem? Should I invest in a hood? I've heard of alligator gar here in TX, and these things both have teeth and are aggressive. Any run-ins with these beasties? Any plain ol' gator encounters?
Thanks in advance. I'm just a bit nervous about not being able to see what I'm doing and getting myself into. Have any of you had the same trepidations and overcome them?