Why the Serpent Lost His Legs

This story is about a serpent named Rip. He is the adventurous type. He likes to climb trees, dig, and swim. He often gets into trouble, though none big enough to need to punish him badly. Then one day Rip decides to take a trip and Wiseman, a lemur warns him he could be punished, but Rip doesn't believe him. So he just does as he pleases, and you will just have to read and find out for yourself what happens to Rip.