those who crept about at night risked stepping on a snake if they were not careful, as snakes move out of our way only if they feel vibrations in the ground. A light person-a person of non-traditional build, for example-was at far greater risk of being bitten by a snake for that very reason. That was another argument, of course, for maintaining traditional build-consideration for snakes, and safety too.
( Alexander McCall Smith )
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