What do they do?
Posted by Niki Smith on August 19, 2005
Q: What will a freshwater eel do to you and can it hurt you?
Habitat: stream/river
State: Newfoundland
Habitat: stream/river
A: The American Eel is just a streamlined fish! They do have small teeth and could bite if you caught one and put your hand near its mouth but otherwise, they're totally harmless.
In certain parts of North America, people catch and eat them. Apparently, they're very tasty. Don't confuse these guys with the Moray Eels that are well known for their size and aggressiveness - they're a totally different animal.
Hope this answers your questin. Thanks for asking.
John Wiessinger ( August 20, 2005)
Filed under: Creepy-Crawlies