Close encounter(s) with the slimy kind…
So today (Tuesday), I had a rather unpleasant and slimy encounter with a local resident possibly a black cobra or a Krait (I never saw the head but it was black, small and slimy). Anyhow, I’ve never been alone and so close to a wild snake in my life. Not in India anyway. I am most definitely not a big fan of snakes, especially when they turn up, un-expected, on my feet. I was merely dropping off some errands and shop provisions at Brahmani, and before I know it, a black, thin, slimy creature caresses my right foot! I like caresses, but not un-invited ones. This snake did give me a bit of a fright – so much that I threw the shopping in, slammed the door closed again and stood there for a few moments thanking god (or whoever) to still be alive. I usually give thanks before and after each yoga practice, but this time I was thankful to still be ok and alive – so much so that I checked my foot a few times for bites.
End of the story… the local snake catcher was called in, but being in a very efficient country like India, he was sick, so ‘what to do’…
The snake has probably left the shop by now and the landlords have assured us that if we see the offensive creature again, they will send in their ‘boys’ and beat it to death. Lovely.
Welcome to India ;-)
Here's more info on what I saw: http://wildlifesos.com/rprotect/Big4.htm
Oh and I think it's a Krait - they're deadly but only strike at night! That's reassuring! ;-)
