Caution in the Investigation of the Snake
The size of the snake made its approach no easy task. The workers had already known some dangers which such large reptiles could bring so they have to be extra cautious. Some workers held back while a few were so bold to go closer to the snake, whose steps were downplayed and careful not to frighten the creature in case it jumps out all of a sudden.
One of the workers tapped on the earth around the snake with a long stick, measuring the reaction. It did not budge. To their relief, the creature lay still and did not move although his body inched closer to them due to their careful approach. They had some slight relaxation to its heart, giving them confidence as they inspected further. They could not help but raise their curiosity at the bulge on its stomach. With risk notwithstanding, they continued studying it more closely.
The closer they stepped, they saw minute details of the fat body of the serpent, whose scales sparkled with sunlight. The bulge was more intense close up, pulling apart all the snake’s scales to their extents. Evidently, the serpent had eaten something huge, and the imagination of the workers who saw it started to run wild about the possibility. This was the first time they had ever seen something like it, and fear mingled with excitement in their minds as they contemplated what might be inside the serpent’s belly.
