I looked at him, he stared back at me with his intense and shiny black
eyes. My heart skipped a beat. This is my final chance before he is gone. I
have to have him. He is mine and nobody is allowed to steal him away from
me. He opened his mouth but it was too late. I shut him up
effectively.

I grabbed the snake and twisted his head. Poor snake, didn't he know
it's no use hissing for help. Nobody will hear him or rather, there is nothing
to hear. I drained the venom from his tongue and proceeded, with a skilful and
practised hand, to rip the poor snake. At least dinner is guaranteed
today.