Mutant In The Ranks
However, it seems that Burkett was not aware of the snake’s abnormality at the time. Instead, he went about his business, as usual, shooting shots of the little reptile with his camera as he went. Upon seeing that the creature was moving to seek refuge, Burkett realized that it was, in fact, significantly different from other snakes of its sort. And, of course, he proceeded to bring the odd trait to the notice of his colleague, who was delighted.
Mutant In The Ranks
Disfigured Reptile
Despite the fact that the deformed reptile in issue looked to be in good condition, Schneider and Burkett were concerned about its long-term survival. As you can see, the snake would have a more difficult time surviving in the wild as a result of its unique characteristics. The personnel at Herpetological Associates decided to bring the possibly hazardous animal into custody.
Disfigured Reptile
