WATCH: Third green mamba rescued from Durban construction site
Nick Evans, a local snake rescuer, and founder of KZN Amphibian and Reptile Conservation, said habitat destruction was a main threat for green mamba populations.
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SNAKE catcher, Nick Evans recently rescued his third green mamba from a construction site north of Durban.
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“The main threat to green mamba populations is habitat destruction. This particular site, in the Sibaya area, is a great example of that,” said Evans.
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He said the area was once coastal bush and has now become a mix of construction sites, newly finished flats and office blocks.
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He caught the green mamba on the scaffolding at the site.
“Luckily, the construction crew did not want to see the snake injured or killed, so they called,” he said.
Watch a video of the full snake rescue below:
https://www.facebook.com/nickevanskzn/videos/2687062494887572
You can also view Nick’s other snake rescues on his YouTube channel HERE. Contact Nick Evans on 072 809 5806 or email nickevanskzn@gmail.com.
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