Tuesday 9 October 2007

へび - Snake


Last week I was walking up to the front door of my apartment building after a long day at work when I encountered this little guy. My first instinct when I saw him was not – like normal people – to run away and get a big strong man to get rid of it before I could climb the steps. Oh no, my first thought was, 'I want to pick him up'. I then thought that he might be poisonous so decided against it. I was really tempted for a minute though. He looked so silky. I don't know what species he is, if he's commonly found in Asia, or if he's only found in Japan, or what. He sure is cute though, and shy too; He slithered off up the steps and into the nearest bush as soon as I moved closer to him with my camera. Aw, bless.

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