Langley described the snake as approximately four to five feet in length and noted its calm demeanor. “It watched me with stillness and reserve, and without aggression or fear,” she wrote. Emphasizing respect for wildlife, she added, “That area is its home, not ours, and my children and I maintain that respect and reverence anytime we are out in nature.”
The online community reacted with a mix of awe and apprehension. Comments ranged from humorous to alarmed, with one user joking, “He’s probably swallowed somebody’s child already,” while another exclaimed, “What a beast!” Some speculated the snake was a venomous cottonmouth, common in the region.