We Are Serpents

I am an ophidiophile, and this is my first poem about snakes. Here is the content:

We are serpents

And no, we are not malevolent

Yes, some of us can kill humans

But we are not the demons

That we are portrayed as

In fiction, cinema, television

Oh boy, can I go on and on!

We are serpents

Yes, some of us do get violent

But only when provoked

Some of us are not to be feared

Because they are not gifted with venom

Some of us possess extremely potent venom

However, they are as docile as a caterpillar

In fact, you can sit back in your chair

And relax, while they slither around

Some of us make sounds

Loud enough to wake the dead!!

Unless you lose your head

I am sure you will get the hint

And stay away from these tyrants!!

We are serpents

And we are blessed with tons of talent

Because, we can hear not

Yet, we fail not

When it cometh to catching our prey!

Come what may

We can defend ourselves

And never are we powerless!!

Some of us possess heat sensors

Hence, can they sense danger

Even if they see not!!

Some of us are dangerous not

Even if they do possess venom

In fact, even can a dog bite cause more harm

Than a strike by one of these beauties!!

Now that, done are we with niceties

Let me offer you a piece of advice

Respect us and do be wise

To leave us alone

Then, you need not moan

Because, we avoid humans, as far as possible

So, do not go for the impossible

And try to tame us

Because, then you will miss the bus

When it cometh to your own safety

In other words, be not naughty!!