Spotted bush snake eating a gecko
I
once had a pair of orphaned baby tree squirrels (yes mum fell afoul of a
Mamba) When they where big enough I would sit in the garden with them
whilst they ran around exploring. The little female was quite brave and
was scampering around on the rocks. Next thing I hear a piercing squeal
and the little squirrel shot up into a low branch. I raced over and
scooped her up and sat with her in my hand for about a minute whilst she
breathed her last. A Puff adder sitting in a crevice had struck her.
But
for all the horror stories snakes are fascinating things and it is a
thrill to see them in action so close. I would rather they stayed out
of my house though, the garden is close enough! When we learn to live
with nature it offers us such rewards.
