Jake thought the snake was just going by at first, but he soon realized something was different.
He considered the possibility that the snake was thirsty, but he wasn’t totally sure why an animal of this kind would act in this manner.
Getting in touch with Animal Control
Jake called animal control because he was worried about the snake’s behavior. He wasn’t sure if something serious was happening or if he was just overreacting.
It was unusual to witness a wild snake approach a person so closely, and the circumstance appeared to call for expert assistance.
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Mark, a seasoned animal control officer, showed up at the scene shortly after. Jake wasn’t expecting him to respond the way he did.
Mark’s attitude was serious from the moment he arrived, contrary to Jake’s expectation that he would just brush the matter aside.
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“Are you alright, Jake?” Mark inquired, concentrating solely on the snake.
Jake nodded, still not understanding what was going on. He hadn’t anticipated such a powerful response. “Is this typical?” Jake pointed to the snake and asked
Jake could tell something wasn’t quite right just by Mark’s silence. Mark remained silent for a long moment before speaking in a calm but worried tone. “Usually not. With this one, we must exercise caution.
The Behavior of the Snake: Something Was Wrong
In an attempt to defuse the tension, Jake tried to make light of the situation. “So, it’s not just a friendly guest, is it?” He made a joke, but Mark didn’t smile in return.
With his gaze fixed on the snake, Mark remarked, “Animals behave differently when something is wrong.”
He kept a close eye on the snake, observing that it was calm and motionless, but that its actions didn’t seem normal.
It might be ill, or it might have come into contact with something else. In any case, we should exercise caution.
Jake’s composure started to waver. Now he understood that things were worse than he had first believed. What had begun as a harmless encounter had now turned into a serious one.
A New Experience in a Familiar Place
