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Vipers Nest

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I would like to nominate our "43-year old man" for an Honourable Mention. An article from The Arran Banner is appended, which gives the bare facts. It makes one wonder why anyone would hold onto not one snake but two, long enough to allow them to bite not just once - but six times. An eye witness from the Arran Mountain Rescue alleges that our man, with and existing liver condition, had breakfasted on a bottle of vodka and taken to the hills with his companions. We are not sure how he came upon the snakes but they commonly form groups before and after hibernation but it seems that he may have tried to make them bite each other by turning them head to head whilst holding them (perhaps for the photograph). The enraged creatures of course bit him for as long as it took to bite six times. The shock and venom exascerbated our man's liver complaint and he nearly died. His companions are reported to have appeared more excited by the chance of a ride in the rescue helicopter than they were in their friend's condition! John McNab

Submitted on 08/25/2006

Submitted by: John McNab
Reference: Arran Banner, 19 Aug /06

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James said:
Definitely Keep: For Darwin's Eyes
More info on the Scotsman and the Snakes! We appreciate the additional information, John!


Sheryl said:
Definitely Keep: For Darwin's Eyes
Thanks, John. An existing liver condition and breakfasted on a bottle of vodka? This guy was asking for trouble before he picked up the snakes.


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