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Snakes are long, too long,
even the very short ones.
Rats squeak. Snakes hiss,
like a cat with 16 poison claws.
Snakes slither, side to side, up and down,
a scaley stock market in a bear market.
Never get too close to a snake.
Far enough away is closer than you think.
Snakes can sense you
before you know they are there.
Step carefully.
The ground hides truth from human eyes.