Yeah, you had reasons, valid reasons. Finally, you got to go on that hike! How is your baby now? she must be all grown up by now (maybe not so "grown up". lol.)
I find them quite fascinating too, how they move their body and all. Interesting creatures! Its sad that they are dangerous...
it's a he (the baby, not the snake, or the snake I couldn't tell ;D) and he's quite grown now yes, almost 4 :D
I wonder why I guessed the baby to be a she, lol. He looks so cute, he must be a fun loving guy!!....