Although, I bet they can't. I mean, he was caught on camera, I bet lots of people say "I was just walking past and it went for me!" with no mention of "Ooh, sleeping tiger! I wonder what happens if I poke it?" :)
Earlier I watched the last episode of Life in Cold Blood, where David Attenborough demonstrates the "very clear signalling" of an alligator defending its nest.
He's a very brave man. Putting his face near enough to that spitting snake to provoke a reaction must take some nerves even if you are wearing a visor to protect your eyes.
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Date: 2008-03-05 07:59 pm (UTC)Although, I bet they can't. I mean, he was caught on camera, I bet lots of people say "I was just walking past and it went for me!" with no mention of "Ooh, sleeping tiger! I wonder what happens if I poke it?" :)
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Date: 2008-03-05 09:04 pm (UTC)Brave man.
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Date: 2008-03-05 11:35 pm (UTC)