A snake appeared outside the room where the 2 grandchildren were. In such circumstances I take no chances and prepared to dispatch the reptile. A bit of a struggle followed but eventually managed to decapitate it. I then out of curiosity decided to look up what type of snake it was, for future reference, that's when I realised how close to death I had come.
Apparently the snake was highly venomous and had it bit, I wouldn't be here.