Preamble: The Mystique of the Snake.
The snake has always held a mystique unlike any other. From ancient times snakes held people in awe, their sinuous movements, the colors, and the patterns of their skins dancing through the air, hypnotizing their beholders.
The snake’s green eyes and stare at you, riveting you to where you stand. You feel weak at the knees seeing this beast so near to your heart. You can feel your heart pounding and the blood rushing through your veins. You cry out, but not a sound comes out. Your mouth is dry. Can this thing be real? Are you hallucinating? You step back and gasp for breath, perspiration beads on your forehead, you shake your head and rub your eyes… it is real a Parker snake #38. (The Pennant Magazine. August 1991, page 1).