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Mamba Mia! Snakebusters in South Africa Catch 2.5-Meter Reptile
Mamba Mia! Snakebusters in South Africa Catch 2.5-Meter Reptile
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The range of the black mamba consists of several discontinuous areas in tropical Africa, including the eastern part of the continent and southern Africa. 03.01.2024, Sputnik Africa
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Snake rescuer and conservationist Nick Evans took to social media the story of how he came across a female snake in South Africa's KwaZulu Natal province, that had presumably decided to take a break from its slithering routine and seek refuge behind an unsuspecting family's refrigerator.Arriving on the scene after a call from frightened residents about an uninvited guest, Evans and his companion found that the snake had pulled a Houdini and moved out of its fridge fortress. Undeterred, the duo embarked on a wild snake hunt within the confines of the house, unaware of the species they were up against - the 2.5 meter-long black mamba.Using their sleuthing skills, the rescuers discovered the mamba's secret lair under a long TV cabinet and coaxed the legless creature out of its hiding spot, eventually securing its head.Evans praised the hosts for not acting heroically and trying to kill the snake.Contrary to its name, the black mamba does not have black skin, but is gray to dark brown with a lighter underside, and was named for the color of the inside of its mouth. This snake's neurotoxic venom can cause a person to have difficulty breathing up to half an hour.
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Mamba Mia! Snakebusters in South Africa Catch 2.5-Meter Reptile
The range of the black mamba consists of several discontinuous areas in tropical Africa, including the eastern part of the continent and southern Africa.
Snake rescuer and conservationist Nick Evans took to social media the story of how he came across a female snake in South Africa's KwaZulu Natal province, that had presumably decided to take a break from its slithering routine and seek refuge behind an unsuspecting family's refrigerator.
Arriving on the scene after a call from frightened residents
about an uninvited guest, Evans and his companion found that the snake had pulled a Houdini and moved out of its fridge fortress.
Undeterred, the duo embarked on a wild snake hunt within the confines of the house, unaware of the species they were up against - the 2.5 meter-long black mamba.
Using their sleuthing skills, the rescuers discovered the mamba's secret lair under a long TV cabinet and coaxed the legless creature out of its hiding spot, eventually securing its head.
Evans praised the hosts for not acting heroically and trying to kill the snake.
"The snake had no desire to bite anyone, only to hide. But if attacked, it would have defended itself," he noted.
Contrary to
its name, the black mamba does not have black skin, but is gray to dark brown with a lighter underside, and was named for the color of the inside of its mouth.
This snake's neurotoxic venom can cause a person to have difficulty breathing up to half an hour.
