The head is smooth and oval-shaped, with no distinct separation from the neck, a typical feature of non-venomous water snakes.
A pair of small, sharp black eyes quietly observe the water surface.
It is also waiting; for the lead-colored water snake, a careless stonefish or a passing frog is an unmissable feast.
The tongue does not flicker, and the whole body remains motionless, as if it has merged with the rock, becoming an eternal part of this creek valley.
Lin Yu'an's lips curled into a hunter-like smile.
"Found it."
He whispered almost inaudibly to the camera: "Change of plans, our target is no longer those agile appetizers, but this main course delivered to us!"
"Lead-colored water snake," he silently mouthed to the camera, "Round head, smooth scales, non-venomous, not on the protection list, a typical non-venomous aquatic snake."
"Its appearance here indicates a very healthy ecosystem, with ample frogs and fish for it to prey on. Today it will be my source of protein."
