The Black Snake It was the first camping experience for Jed. As soon as he had pitched his tent, he went for a hike in the woods. In about fifteen minutes he rushed back into camp, bleeding and dishevelled. ""What happened?"" asked a fellow camper. ""I was chased by a black snake!"" cried the frightened Jed. The camper laughed and retorted, ""A black snake isn't deadly."" ""Listen,"" groaned Jed, ""If he can make you jump off a fifty-foot cliff, he is!""