Female Black Mamba fatally shot with pellet gun
The snake was rushed to Dangerous Creatures at Ushaka Sea World where it died.
A BLACK Mamba succumbed to its injuries after being shot with a pellet gun in Moseley Park, Pinetown.
Highway snake catcher, Nick Evans said he was called to a home in Moseley Park, bordering Paradise Valley, for a Black Mamba hiding in a storeroom.
Evans wrote in a post on Facebook that he has been called to the house a few times.
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“The storeroom was pretty full, unfortunately for me. But thankfully the homeowner helped me clear it, as did the gardener. After moving quite a lot of items, I noticed some blood on the floor. My heart sank. Clearly, this mamba was injured,” he said.
“They do not kill snakes and always call me, and I am grateful for that. It may have been shot in a nearby place and the snake managed to escape. It was lively when I was catching it,” he said.
Evans pleaded with the public to phone and have animals removed instead of injuring or killing it. .
He conveyed his gratitude to the DC and veterinary staff who are always willing to assist.
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