Nope, we’re absolutely on the same page here. I would not get within striking range of the snake at all. While I was shooting the snake with my 500 mm lens, another guy in the group was squatting down in front of it with his mobile phone. Not something I would do.I think you misunderstand my meaning here, Koos. I'm not saying you can't get close without getting bit, but that's exactly how someone 'eventually' gets bit, by getting TOO close, and I'd hate to see anyone get hurt or killed is all I'm saying. Have a nice day, buddy.