Apparently, we have a herpetologist in our midst. Can't say the
metaphor was perfect, but picking a species probably wouldn't make it
much better. Wouldn't mind seeing an eastern diamondback in the wild
but that's becoming less and less likely. There a dying breed which
makes the metaphor even less apropos.
-Robert
Derek Glidden wrote:
>
> Robert Haeckl wrote:
> >
> > Sorry to see this thread turn personal, but then again if you don't want
> > to be bitten by a snake, don't go up and try to pet it. I am curious
>
> So am I the snake then? :)
>
> It's not a very good metaphor though, most snakes actually try to avoid
> conflict whenever possible.
>
> So maybe you should clarify by using a metaphor of a "black racer" or
> better yet, "black mamba" or "king cobra," any of which are highly
> aggressive, don't back away from confrontations, and in the case of the
> cobra and mamba, are supremely venomous.
>
> I prefer the cobra myself, I think they are quite a regal and beautiful
> animal, although there's something to be said about the sleekness and
> simplicity of form of a black mamba, and there's also the fact that the
> black racer is native to Florida.
>
> Should probably stick with king cobra - its diet consists mainly of
> other snakes.
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