3102-11-04 The snake, in wisdom cultures, is a symbol of healing. Later, in the Western world, snakes became associated with evil. So we have within this one creature, this primitive early life whose brain is the foundation for our own brain a powerful symbol of change, growth, blending, healing. And evil.
I spent 25 years as a COBRA administrator so snakes (in the guise of American health insurance companies) have been an uncomfortable part of my life.