@papa-pepper- As usual - you have managed to stun me with your knowledge and familiarity with snakes
Venomous or not, it takes a lot of bravery (and respect + love for snakes) for picking one up. I must also admire your photography skill - even if I managed to hold a camera in my badly shaking hands, after seeing a snake, I doubt if I can focus in time to take such clear and dynamic pictures. Kudos. Thanks for sharing. Upvoted.
I have reverted back to my loved wildlife animal blogs and have posted one about Lions in the making - A cubs story. I request you to take a look if you have time. Your comments would be eagerly awaited. Thanks.