While heading back to camp ...

After the rafting fun, it was time to head back to camp. Just as they were walking away from the Purple Lagoon, someone screamed. At first they didn't see what caused the commotion. When they finally did, Riley fainted and Lisa fell back into the bushes. Fortunately, Doc was there to tend to Riley, who recovered quite rapidly from her initial fright, and Hattie helped Lisa back up. Mary Moonwalker told them not to be afraid but to be quiet and to hold still. If they did, the snake would leave because it was more afraid of them than they were of it. She was right.

Don't worry, Moms - at no time was there any real danger. Mary Moonwalker is an expert, and she whispered the snake away. No Hittys were harmed during the taking of this picture!