1st of May: The Snake day

[Prince Cobra]

In old times the Bulgarians celebrated the Snake day on 1st of May.You know rituals against snake biting. Anyway, my idea was different. Two questions...


1)I wonder how many people here like snakes...
2)And what was your closest contact with these cute creatures?


To tell you the truth, I am a snake fan, I find these to be very interesting creatures. It's hard to say why, but I think it's because of the fact they differ from almost any animal you see around. There was a time (many years ago) I even thought of such a pet but having such a pet insist on special conditions and much attention and not very cheap, I think (even non-poisonous snake which was the idea). It's certainly not like having a cat (the scenario which came true ).

My closest contact: well, snake (it was not poisonous) going between the wheels of my bycicle. Fortunately (for both of us, I think), the snake was moving fast and had no problems.

And last but not least, why on earth people use the snakes as symbol of evil?