Do snakes live near water

Yes. There are many snakes that live primarily in water, and all snakes can swim. In the U.S., the Cottonmouth Water Moccasin is a venomous snake that lives primarily in water. The Queen snake, and the Brown Water snake are two harmless snakes that live in water. There are also some snakes that live in the ocean and are known by the generic name Sea snake. These are found primarily in Asian waters.