Originally posted by Groggy:

Originally posted by BGratz:

They are EXTREME rare, except you really doint want one, then you have allways one chewing your backside.

There are many theories but finally there is no way to bait them

So unless im a rather unlucky sod (which i am) then bobbing about on a leisurely cruise isnt going to be met with satans sperm? lol

Also, are there any tell-tale signs of a Serpent nearby? akin to a sharks fin breaking the sea surface etc

YES. normal ones are red with "shark fins" like a dragon. Unmistakeable once you see one.