The question was stated: <span>What clues does the author give that the snake is not a real threat to Becky? Use details and quotations from the story to support your position.
When reading this (whole) passage, it was basically talking about how </span><span>Louie and also found a snake in the corner of the place that they were living in.
But, one key point that I would bring out that would <span>prove</span> that the is not a real treat to Becky would be the following:
</span><span>"Not venomous," she said, triumphantly. "It's an oak snake, Louie," she returned the book and strode over to her closet. "Not venomous, but I am still not taking chances,"
This was clear to show and explain that the snake was not harmful. But, we do understand that the snake could have been, but this was one clue from her little snake book that this snake was not.
We need to remember, Becky dealt with other reptiles, but snakes was her worst fear in this matter. This was why she wouldn't take (ANY) chances what so ever. But either way, this snake was not harmful, and this would be an example.</span>
The answer to this problem I think is D