A mother taking photos of her two children on a bushwalk near Eskdale, Victoria, Australia, made a terrifying discovery when she reviewed the pictures the following day: a highly venomous eastern brown snake was lying across the path, just centimeters from her young son’s foot. The family had unknowingly walked past the snake without incident, and the image, originally taken in 2019, was later reshared by snake catcher Barry Goldsmith as a warning about how easily snakes can blend into their surroundings. Experts advise wearing sturdy footwear and long pants, watching where you step, and calmly keeping at least two to three meters away if you encounter a snake…
