If it was seen in my youth like that, it would have an instant death sentence. They are now protected, but my instinct to kill snakes is still there. Such a perfect position for a head chop with a spade. Apparently in spite of us humans killing them willy nilly when we saw them, they never became an endangered species. Now in my more mature years, I have struck a moral deal. If I don't harass you, Mr Snake, then please leave me alone.
Sigh. I don't do snakes well. In one of our houses a red-bellied black lived under the front steps. For about nine months of the year I only used the back door. I CAN see their elegance of beauty. From a distance.
He is actually the second most venomous land snake in the world, so one to be very wary of. Even as a juvenile his bite is highly venomous and can be fatal.
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Nice animal - but then I dont have him as a neighbour!
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
I have always liked snakes but then Ours aren't poisonous well one is but not very.
ReplyDeleteI keep my distance from these guys.
ReplyDeleteIf it was seen in my youth like that, it would have an instant death sentence. They are now protected, but my instinct to kill snakes is still there. Such a perfect position for a head chop with a spade. Apparently in spite of us humans killing them willy nilly when we saw them, they never became an endangered species. Now in my more mature years, I have struck a moral deal. If I don't harass you, Mr Snake, then please leave me alone.
ReplyDeleteAs I see the trick is it looks really friendly with peaceful colors...
ReplyDeletePretty little chap but best kept at a distance. I have always had a soft spot for snakes on conditions I recognise what they are! Diane
ReplyDeleteSigh. I don't do snakes well. In one of our houses a red-bellied black lived under the front steps. For about nine months of the year I only used the back door.
ReplyDeleteI CAN see their elegance of beauty. From a distance.
He looks like a giant earthworm to me...LOL
ReplyDeleteHe is actually the second most venomous land snake in the world, so one to be very wary of. Even as a juvenile his bite is highly venomous and can be fatal.
DeleteWe just have harmless little garden snakes. I have to watch out for them when I mow the lawn...
ReplyDeleteThe pose is so innocent looking.
ReplyDeleteI'm not swapping the brown for the black we had the other day.....
ReplyDeleteOh boy, you have snakes like this.
ReplyDeleteI am already afraid the idea that I have to face it.
sadly i have 2 under my hay rounds, but the owls are now hanging around
ReplyDeletehay = mice = snake = owls = look where you step !!!!