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I'm in a frivolous mood so decided to repost this:

Kom Ombo is about 50km north of Aswan.

It has a wonderful temple and nearby Daraw

is home to one of the largest camel markets in Egypt outside of Cairo.

On one of my many travels in Egypt I met this dude.

He was close to the Kom Ombo temple trying to make some money

by giving people the chance to pose for photos with his snakes.

I sat across the road from him for a while watching everybody give him a wide berth.

Felt sorry for him so I went over.

I'd assumed they were harmless local grass snakes.

Only once I was holding them did he warn me they were cobras

and I should grip them firmly just behind the head to avoid death.

At which point this photograph was taken.

Did I live?...Hell, you should see me now!