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I Stroked Monty Python

I went to an ‘animal experience’ its something I won’t forget Sitting there on benches with a canopy to stop us getting wet The first creature we saw was a giant cockroach – it was sooooo big We had the chance to hold it I said ‘no way’ just put it on a twig Next we saw a giant African snail The thought of holding it made me go quite pale Finally they brought out the snakes I was so scared I got the shakes But ‘Monty’ python was so stunning I was good and didn’t go off running The lady held it for us to touch So warm and soft it wasn’t rough Touching a snake does not hold such a fear I will be brave again if I go next year Jan Allison 19th July 2014

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Darren White

Date: 10/5/2016 12:05:00 PM

That's a funny poem... in a way :D I love it Jan.

Robert Nehls

Date: 7/26/2014 1:39:00 PM

Wow, Jan, what a cool experience. I must admit that a giant cockroach does not sound like that much fun. But, it must have been quite fun and the python sounded interesting. This was a fun one, I liked it.... Robert.

Jan Allison
Date: 7/29/2014 7:38:00 PM

Thanks for the lovely comment Robert:-) Hugs jan xxx

Roy Jerden

Date: 7/23/2014 5:08:00 PM

That title! It just lends itself to so many possibilities... Good one, very interesting experience. Cheers, Roy

Jan Allison
Date: 7/23/2014 5:12:00 PM

Cheers Roy - you know my humour by now and i like a catchy title to grab people's attention LOL :-) Hugs Jan xxx

J. R. Corbin

Date: 7/23/2014 2:26:00 PM

Good for you! I will confess, I don't do snakes, and if my wife even sees one on a commercial, it guarantees a nightmare.

Jan Allison
Date: 7/23/2014 2:30:00 PM

I couldn't show I was scared to death in front of schoolkids LOL Hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 7/22/2014 5:58:00 PM

An interesting and exciting experience, no doubt! About a month ago I went to Mdina and there were several animals on show. I was allowed to hold a big yellow python and wrapped it round my neck while guiding its head with one hand and the lower part (near tail) with the other. It was really placid! My daughter took a photo...still to see it! // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 7/22/2014 5:59:00 PM

I stroked it Paul holding it would have been a step too far LOl Hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/21/2014 4:33:00 PM

sounds very interesting. NOthing like those old petting zoos of yore. We went with out students to a biology museum and got to hold a tarantula. A pretty big one too. Snakes do have a nice feel to them, but I would not want to come upon a rattler by mistake!!

Jan Allison
Date: 7/21/2014 4:40:00 PM

No way would I touch a spider ewww ////OO\\\\ lol thanks for dropping by Andrea. Hugs Jan xxx

Jerry T Curtis

Date: 7/19/2014 5:09:00 PM

If this really happened to you, I'm sooooo sorry I missed it. Jan The Brave, Lol

Jan Allison
Date: 7/19/2014 5:17:00 PM

Yes it happened on Tuesday on a school trip to the Curraghs Wildlife Park Jerry:-). Hugs Jan xxxx

Gry Christensen

Date: 7/19/2014 12:48:00 PM

Hi Jan, I like your light, funny write! When I read the title I first thought of John Cleese and the gang, but came quickly to realize this was about the animal. I admire your braveness and courage!

Jan Allison
Date: 7/19/2014 12:52:00 PM

Thanks Gry for dropping by. Hugs Jan xxx

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 7/19/2014 11:32:00 AM

Dear Jan, I have never feared snakes, but admire your courage in stroking "Monty." Most ladies would run away! I have held snakes and they do have an unusual texture in their skin. Just stay away from the poisonous ones. I'm in NJ and my sister said people just spotted a python in a nearby lake. Non-native species are invading many areas due to pranks by man. Hope the effect is not devastating. Love, Carolyn

Jan Allison
Date: 7/19/2014 11:35:00 AM

We weren't allowed to hold him just stroke him - not sure if i could actually hold one - that would be a step too far LOL. Enjoy your break. Hugs Jan xxx

Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/19/2014 8:52:00 AM

Sweetie...I'll pass up on ALL those things! You are a brave woman. Interesting piece! HUGS

Jan Allison
Date: 7/19/2014 11:24:00 AM

I only stroked the snake Eileen the other things ewwwww no way! hugs Jan xxx

Tim Smith

Date: 7/19/2014 8:09:00 AM

lol....I will be passing on that experience :)...hugs Tim

Jan Allison
Date: 7/19/2014 11:25:00 AM

I only touched the snake Tim the cockroach was about 6cm long and the snail was enormous - ewwww. Hugs Jan xxx

Tim Smith
Date: 7/19/2014 8:15:00 AM

maybe the snake...cockroaches give me the hee bee gee bees

Jan Allison
Date: 7/19/2014 8:13:00 AM

I had to steel myself to do it Tim but truly it was incredible - i expected to to be dry and scaly but it was warm and silky. The thought of touching the cockroach and the giant snail with all its slime was vile LOL. Hugs Jan xxx