human
But, as that condition is impossible to bring about, I shall best find it in France, and thither I am going, soon I hope. This snake experiment is only a brief one, undertaken at the behest of a friend of mine who is writing a book on the feeding habits of pythons.
gpt
Is that what brought you back to our camp?
human
Yes. This particular part of the South at this season of the year has the very climate suited to pythons and other large snakes of the tropics.
gpt
I'm sure it's hot enough, murmured Bob, mopping his perspiring face.
human
I'm glad we got out of drill this afternoon. But go on, Professor. I didn't mean to interrupt you.
gpt
Well, there isn't much to tell about the snake, said the scientist.
human
I purchased Ticula, as I call her, some time ago from a museum. She is a fine specimen of the regal python. Originally she came from Borneo, where she was captured when very young. As I stated, she has not yet attained her growth, and I have succeeded in making quite a pet of her.
gpt
Deliver me from such pets!