A Snake In the Grass

The Sting HURTS

Happy Wednesday, Golden Divas!

For all of the Queens, known as Mother’s and Mother figures out there (sisters, aunts, cousins, and friends) who helped rear a child to their greatness, I genuinely hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day.

Diva’s this is ‘Real Talk,‘ you better know who is in your ‘TRIBE’ because every woman is not your friend and should not be included in your circle of sisterhood.

Ladies, I know we love our fashion; especially when it has some form of animal prints. Such as snakeskin boots, shoes, purses, jackets, etc; however, when that snakeskin wreaks havoc upon our friendships that’s an entirely different story.  

I came across a post on my aunt’s Facebook page. ‘Woman of God…I Cover YOU’ is the ministry that enlightened so many women about being careful of the company that we keep and how to be cautious of the snakes that we encounter daily!

Let me familiarize you with the different types of snakes. There are more than 3,000 species of snakes on the planet are found everywhere except in Antarctica, Iceland, Ireland, Greenland, and New Zealand.

These vicious snakes are deadly, hurtful, and vicious, and ladies could very well be your friends, co-workers, or family members. So, you better stay woke because they can be lurking around in your backyard.

Okay, for the sake of this post, I will be talking about the (5) snakes listed in the post that I read.

You’ve heard the statement, ‘A snake in the grass, right?’

A snake in the grass is an unethical person, someone who is harmful but does not seem to be. A snake in the grass may be a sneaky person who appears harmless or even friendly but in fact, is treacherous. They are a secretly faithless friend, who feigns friendships and is dangerous.

Golden Divas, you know how much I like a song to go along with my posts, and this week’s song is ‘Backstabbers’ by The O’Jays. It compliments this article perfectly.

A backstabber, a traitor or hypocrite, such as a co-worker or friend, assumed trustworthy but figuratively attacks when one’s back is turned. The song validates the snake in the grass. Listen to the video on the sidebar.

Beware of these (5) types of snakes, ladies!

First, you have the GARTER SNAKE: This is a person who doesn’t like you, and they don’t deal with you on any level whatsoever.

In some tribes, garter snakes (also known as garden snakes) are symbols of jealousy or dishonesty; to other tribes, they are a symbol of water. In the traditions of the Arapaho Indians, garter snakes are associated with the Sun Dance and are represented in the hoop of the tribe’s sacred Medicine Wheel.

The RATTLESNAKE: that’s a person who viciously lies, cheats, and steals from you, then turns around and smiles in your face, like they’ve done you no wrong. This person is out to destroy you and your character.

Rattlesnakes are venomous. If you’re bitten by one, it can be dangerous, but it’s very rarely fatal. … The venom from most rattlesnake bites will damage tissue and affect your circulatory system by destroying skin tissues and blood cells and causing you to hemorrhage internally. There are more than 24 rattlesnake species, and all of them have that most prominent feature: the rattle! The rattle is found at the tip of the rattlesnake’s tail. The snake uses the rattle to warn potential aggressors to back off or to distract prey.

The VIPER: that’s the person who claims they love you while laying around waiting for your downfall so that they can talk about you behind your back. Watch out, ladies, for this type of snake.

Vipers (Viperidae) are a group of snakes known for their long fangs and venomous bite. The saw-scaled viper (Echis carinatus) may be the deadliest of all snakes since scientists believe it to be responsible for more human deaths than all other snake species combined. Its venom, however, is lethal in less than 10 percent of untreated victims, but the snake’s aggressiveness means it bites early and often. According to an article in the Physiological and Biochemical Zoology journal, vipers are known for their powerful fangs, which are long, hollow, hinged, and rotatable. These fangs connect to venom glands located behind the eyes at the back upper part of the jaw.

The ANACONDA: that’s a person who’ll take and take from you and squeeze the life right out of you, leaving you gasping for air.

ANACONDAS ARE AMBUSH PREDATORS. Like other boas, anacondas lack venom with which to neutralize their prey. Instead, they lie in wait for an unsuspecting mammal, fish, or amphibian to wander within reach. Then, they lunge, catch the prey in their jaws, and wind their incredibly muscular bodies around the animal until it suffocates or dies from being crushed. Jaws attached by stretchy ligaments allow the snake to swallow its prey whole.

The COBRA: That’s someone who’s really close to you. They constantly watch you, grin in your face, all the while hating on you. When they strike, it hurts the worst because you never see it coming.

The king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is the longest venomous snake in the world. Its bite delivers a tremendous number of paralysis-inducing neurotoxins. The snake’s venom is so potent and so voluminous that it can kill an elephant in just a few hours. Death also results in at least 50 to 60 percent of untreated human cases. With their threatening hoods and intimidating upright postures, Cobras are some of the most iconic snakes on Earth. Their elegance, prideful stance, and venomous bite have made them both respected and feared.

Golden Divas, cover yourselves with the armor of God so your eyes will be opened; keep your yard cut, raked, and clean so that you can spot these types of snakes in your tribe of friendships.