Absolutely WILD photo making the rounds in the Nashville area this morning. Imagine just going for a nice stroll through Gregory Mill Park, when out of nowhere, you just look up and see a giant ass snake slithering out through the trees. That’s exactly what happened to Courtnie Dunn, who posted this picture to Facebook, detailing the encounter.
SMYRNA, Tenn. (WKRN) — A photo taken at a Smyrna park showing a large snake has been shared hundreds of times on social media, as internet sleuths worked to identify the species.
Courtnie Dunn told News 2 she spotted the snake around 3:30 p.m. Monday while at Gregory Mill Park with her two young children.
Here’s the photo in question in case it’s not showing up as the featured image on this post:
That’s a big thicc boi. This snake got cakes for days, man. I tell ya hwhat. Actually, I think that’s the snake from The Jungle Book, and you can’t convince me that it’s not the snake from The Jungle Book. Don’t look into this motherfucker’s eyes, or you might end up in his belly. I have no idea what I would do in this situation, to be honest. That ‘fight or flight’ shit would kick in, for sure. But, I don’t know which way I’d lean. Would I immediately take off running as fast as I could and hope that snake ate whoever I was running with? Maybe. I could definitely outrun whoever is in the background of this photo, just completely oblivious to the giant snake in the tree behind ’em. That’s all it would take. Just get a head start and hope the snake takes that person instead. Or, would I stand and fight? I don’t know – I don’t really like my chances in that fight. You have to hit really hard and really accurately in order to knock out a snake before it bites you. They said it wasn’t venomous, but people act like that makes it okay to get bit by a snake. No, I don’t want that fucker’s teeth in me at all. I want to avoid that situation at all cost, even if it costs me that person in the blue shirt in this photo.
But, listen – I’ve played disc golf at Sharp Springs Park a million times in my lifetime. I already knew Smyrna was the jungle. You didn’t have to tell me. I’ve already lived it, and yes, that even includes encountering snakes on that course. We were on the hole #3 alternate one time, and I took off running after a frisbee. I make it halfway down the fairway when a big thicc boi comes slithering out from under a log, across the track, and into the pond. And, don’t get me started on the mosquitos out there. They’re like some shit out of Peter Jackson’s King Kong. If you can survive a bite from one of those things, I’m pretty sure you can withstand exposure to gamma radiation. Always pack your dryer sheets when you play there – one in each pocket, and it’ll keep them skeeters away. So, I didn’t need to see this snake to know that Smyrna is like the Tennessee version of the swamp. I’ve been in it for years now.
I think our very own Outspoken Owen had the best joke about this in the SoBros Slack: “I think it escaped from the Rainforest Cafe.” I can’t just take it from him without giving credit where credit is due. Stay safe out there, Smyrna! We got wild ass giant snakes on the loose! I should also be a responsible blogger and add that Smyrna’s Parks and Rec staff is on this, making sure that the snake and humans alike are safe. Don’t listen to my dramatic ass.
Stoney Keeley is the Editor in Chief of The SoBros Network, and a Dogs Playing Poker on velvet connoisseur. He is a strong supporter of Team GSD and #BeBetter. “Big Natural” covers the Tennessee Titans, Nashville, and a whole wealth of nonsense. Follow on Twitter @StoneyKeeley
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