A venomous banded krait caused quite a commotion slithering near my
gate. It wasn't a big fellow; just into his teens, I should think. This
species is not known for its aggression or nimbleness- being a lethargic
serpent species. I let the chap slither away unmolested into the park. I
didn't at all mind the young gentleman serpent out on his evening
stroll through the colony and the wider world; more importantly, my dogs
didn't mind him at all, which must mean he was an OK fellow.
But, as is the habit of homo sapiens around these parts, passersby and
layabouts in the vicinity were quick to film, gabble about and spectate
like incorrigible voyeurs, disturbing the fine sensibilities of the
young snake and forcing him to hide in the bushes. That's humans for
you. That's my snake story update for today, hopefully my next update on
snakes will be titled- "The spectacle caused by a spectacled Cobra."
