What is the meaning of Acts 28:3?

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

Paul gathered a bundle of sticks, and as he laid them on the fire, a viper, driven out by the heat, fastened itself to his hand.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks and laid them on the fire, a viper came out because of the heat, and fastened on his hand.

World English Bible (WEB)

And{G1161} when Paul{G3972} had gathered{G4962}{(G5660)} a bundle{G4128} of sticks{G5434}, and{G2532} laid{G2007}{(G5631)} them on{G1909} the fire{G4443}, there came{G1831}{(G5631)} a viper{G2191} out of{G1537} the heat{G2329}, and fastened on{G2510}{(G5656)} his{G846} hand{G5495}.

Strong's King James

(3) But when Paul (Little) gathered a certain bunch of sticks and laid upon the fire, a viper came out from the heat and seized his hand.

The F.O.G*

[3] As Paul gathered an armload of brushwood to help fuel the flames, a deadly viper, driven from its haven by the heat, suddenly struck and fastened itself to his hand, its fangs sinking deep into his flesh.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

but Paul having gathered together a quantity of sticks, and having laid them upon the fire, a viper—out of the heat having come—did fasten on his hand.

Young's Literal Translation