Eastern Brown doing that lunge and retreat move is not it trying to murder you for fun. It’s a defensive flex. These snakes are quick thinkers. If they freeze and lock eyes with you, they’re not plotting an attack. They’re trying to suss out if you’re a threat or just some muppet in thongs standing too close. Myth to bin right now: They do not chase you. They react to movement. So if you jump around like a startled emu they will react and it looks like chasing. Stay still. Step back slow. Give t