Inland Taipan

I awake to the vibrations of light footsteps,

When I venture out of my safe burrow,

I see a long-haired rat scurrying away,

I slither towards it as fast as lightning,

Suddenly, I feel scared,

I am surrounded by humans,

A long metal stick and a fabric bag appear,

Anxious.

Panicked.

I feel cornered so I raise my head and show my deadly fangs,

They retreat.

I am relieved and slink nervously away.