The Wounded Falcon

After you swim about half the distance required, you notice a shape in the water up ahead; it appears to be a SNAKE! It is not heading straight for you or Huntress, but if you continue onward, your paths will cross before you reach your wounded falcon.

You stop, tread water, and look closely at the creature swimming. The reptile does not appear to possess a thick body. This makes it more likely that it is not a python of some sort, but there is still a risk the snake may be poisonous.

Huntress is splashing around, obviously in great distress. You must make your next decision quickly.