Two Toads and a Snake

I saw a flicker of movement under a log by the pond, so I moved the log.

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A small snake was revealed. He held very still while I tried to ease closer. My movements startled two toads, which leaped over the snake… The snake was more concerned with hiding from me than with finding breakfast, so nothing happened. All remained very still.