You know guys-although they pack a bad punch, as long as you don't provoke them, they are essentially harmless. Most of these venomous snakes can be approached to extremely close distances without endangering yourself at all. In my experience (I work with snakes), I have never seen one strike that wasn't warranted to do so (i.e. from our prodding). I'm not saying you should interact with all venomous snakes, but there is really no immediate danger to yourself when you encounter them. Enjoy them from a distance, and you will find the to be another rewarding animal from the forest...