Well, well, well. Snake, you're not blind after all. There is still one thing that bothers me a little...you are aware that snakes are unable to hear, aren't you? (feeling vibration through the ground, usually before it's too late).
Kidding aside, do you think that the main obstacle to resolution (or at least a move in the right direction) is a "turf war"? If so, I'd be interested in your comments (and I'll keep the smarmy comments to myself).