Jake, still unsure of what was happening, nodded. He hadn’t expected such a strong reaction. “Is this normal?” Jake asked, pointing at the snake.
Mark’s silence was enough to make Jake realize something wasn’t quite right. After a long pause, Mark finally spoke, his voice calm but concerned. “Not usually. We need to be careful with this one.”
Jake made an effort to make light of the situation, trying to ease the tension. “So, not just a friendly visitor, huh?” he joked, but Mark didn’t respond with a smile.
“Animals act differently when something’s wrong,” Mark said, his eyes never leaving the snake.
He continued to observe the snake carefully, noting that the animal was remaining still and calm, but its behavior didn’t seem typical.
“It could be sick, or maybe it had an encounter with something else. Either way, we should stay cautious.”
Jake’s calmness began to dissipate. He now realized that the situation was more serious than he initially thought. What had started as an innocent encounter had now become a cause for concern.
