It's very floppy and lethargic right now. There's a subtle yellow and black pattern going down the spine.

"It's all for the venom. Snakes use it in the wild to incapacitate or kill prey, or for self defense, but as thinking creatures, we can refine it and use it for other things. Like antivenom. Here, hold her right behind the head like this. Nice firm grip, not too tight or she'll wriggle. Keep your arm steady, like a tree branch."

Speaking up means you get to hold the snake, as a treat! Laios wishes he was also a student again so he could take his own class. Maybe once someone invents time travel.