Who is the smart one between the two

"You were the one that drove number four crazy! The one who he scented." The serpent said nothing preferring to wait for the beast. They were all the same; always overreacting. So he wanted to let the beast think as it wished to further enrage it, then he can swiftly take over. The beast huffed and puffed releasing loud snarls and threatening growls. The paws continue to raise and claw the forest floor leaving deep gouges. "You are unable to say anything? There are four of us who are mated to our female who has sired four young with her. There is no need for mo--"

The serpent felt that the owners of this territory are close enough and will most likely scent it. By then it would be hard to escape unscathed. The thin film covered its eyes, the serpent slowly lowered its head preparing to escape in a burst but first it must say more to the now stupidly enraged beast.