Local population
In fact, the snake pit Kevin is working on is in the territory of a local population. Some of the locals are even threatening the company. They are doing everything they can to keep the pits intact. Still, Kevin has no choice, and must do what he has been asked to do.
The Amazon also contained a native tribe where humans had never been. However, the story did go around that they worshipped snakes, and Kevin knew he was an enemy to them. Still, he felt he had to move on from the snake pit. After all, he was getting curious himself and felt there had to be something special there.
Wondering what this was? You’ll read about it on the next page!