There are snakes and possums, elephants and lions, tree monkeys and river-rats, an entire menagerie of animals you would find in the darkest part of an African jungle, at the world famous zoo in San Diego, or yes, in the sometimes tangled .internet poker jungle.. There seems to be a direct correlation between animals and the corresponding actions players make when playing in cyber-space, so I asked the question in several forums: .Using an animal to describe your "image" and "style" of play at the poker table (live or internet), tell me "what animal represents you and why." I thought you might enjoy reading a few and see if they captured the essence of the similarity, and if you might have had the misfortune, or good fortune, to have them appear at your table.

(Note: I think most poker players are cognizant of tells and pickup on all bits of information, so when reading the replies (their own posts), note the choice of cyber-name they choose, long before the question was asked):

Smack_talker said: "I’m a wolverine… cause I’m vicious and I don’t back down."

Ywolff19 said: .I’m an eagle. I watch all aspects of the game closely (eagle eye) and pick my battles carefully. But once I find my target I go in for the KILL!.

Johnny_Bravo said: .The Hyena. This category is to honor the loud mouthed, overbearing, aggressive player.. Editor.s note: Johnny_Bravo, Greg Brady.s alter ego!

Javakid said: .I would say having similar traits of the chameleon is very desirable..

Psumike said: .Python: slithering through the weeds and slowly growing until big and strong enough to grab control and squeeze the life out of the competition..

GL_Everyone said: .I am a minnow, get eaten up by the sharks and they don’t even realize they got me when eating a fish, and even the fish snack on me..

Harrythepro says: .I am a mule, similar to both the jackass and donkey, but hardier. A pack animal that can survive death valley, steady and dependable, plodding along, built to go the distance, undistractable and resilient..

EYEdunno says: I’m a Crocodile, lurking in the waters for my prey. I will constantly attack and grab any dead money I can at any time. If met with resistance I will be patient, and wait for the perfect time and situation to arise so I can crush you..

AKLuvR says: I am like an Elephant – I don’t move fast and you almost always know where I am going because I am really easy to see. If you got a real big gun and know how to use it you might be able to stop me, otherwise it might be smarter to get out of the way and let me pass..

Koolaid says: .How about a possum? That.s southern for opossum. Because lately I feel like I am being run over all the time..

Adam Schramm says: .Mosquito, because I usually suck, but leave an annoying itch when I actually win..

__Subsript__ says: .a cat, big or small, they are sly, lazy (wait patiently for the kill), good hunters, only go for what interests them, domesticated (proves discipline), they got 9 lives (chip and a chair, its all about the come back!), always landing on their feet..

JamesMH said: .A dolphin…They are one of the smartest and cleverest animals on the planet and one of the strongest too..

Jolands said: .I play like my Beagle. Beagles are pack dogs and like company. They also have sniffers that are unmatched..

Debbie said: .I’m a pussy cat, cuz I never never bluff and always fold unless I have for sure the best hand. I cry if anyone abuses me by check-raising, and love to be stroked..

Joanie said: I am like the flightless Penguin who stands around in the cold waiting patiently for a single egg to hatch; then marches back to the danger zone where predators are waiting. I guess, I am a mediocre player, who waits patiently to get in the money and then instinctively it.s back to the tournament tables with new predators. Bow said: .The Brown Recluse, silent and graceful, waiting for the right moment to pounce… then really, really hurtful. Couldn’t go with the black widow because I’m a blond..

And finally..

Mrbitterness says: .I’m a skunk….because I stink..

As you can see, the choices are many, with some being prey, some are hunters, yet others attempt to balance between the two and make the best of it at the tables. In any event, they all have one thing in common: not to become one on any endangered species list!