“Your instincts are just to sling it off,” said Jones, “Then, instead of slinging off, he wrapped around my arm. As I’m slinging, he’s striking, striking, striking my glasses. All you could see was what looked like a big white mouth coming at your face.”

The snake never bit her, but came close, striking and cracking the glasses on her face.

“All I could remember thinking was I don’t want to die here. Jesus help me,” said Jones.

Jones survived the attack and says she’s recovering well physically, but emotionally it’s been a challenge. “The nightmares are horrific,” she said. “They’re terrible.”

sling = throw

horrific = very bad, shocking, causing horror

1. What was Jones doing?
2. What did Jones try to do?
3. What happened to her glasses?
4. What does Jones say is horrific?

1. How do you feel about snakes?
2. What would you do if you were bitten by a venomous snake?
3. How many animals have bitten you?
4. When is the last time you mowed a lawn?