VIDEO: Durban snake catchers shine on reality TV show

AS Durbanites shed their clothes, dive into swimming pools, and put their air-cons on full tilt to beat the sun and heat, the city’s snakes are enjoying it in all their glory.

For snakes, this is their busy time. Out of hibernation, they are relishing the tropical humidity, summer rains, dense coastal habitats, and plenty of delicious food, like the rats, mice and frogs that it provides.

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And, of course, that means plenty of action for local snake catchers Simon Keys, Siouxsie Gillett, Neville Wolmarans, Jason Arnold, Byron Zimmerman and Nick Evans.

This team of Durban reptile heroes will feature in the hugely popular reality television series “Snake City” as seen on National Geographic WILD.

Filmed in Durban, “Snake City” has already notched up six seasons and has been flighted in 117 countries.

The impact on human attitudes towards snakes has been profound.

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The series has resulted in more and more people phoning for a snake catcher, instead of simply killing the snake.

While the show delivers the adrenaline-fuelled ride that makes for good television, it’s underlying purpose is to save the snakes that have so few human friends.

With over 2500 successful catches between them, Simon and Siouxsie are passionate about the planet’s creatures and simply love what they do.

They are available to remove, rescue and relocate snakes which will be filmed for their episodes and can be contacted on 063 234 6932.

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