LOCAL snake catcher, Nick Evans was called out to a factory in Cato Ridge to rescue a puff adder on Saturday.
According to Evans, the snake was in a room in the factory and said the workers called him out to collect the snakes as they enjoyed watching him catch the snakes.
“I’ve been out there a few times, including a 2am python call,” said Evans.
“I appreciate them calling, as I think snakes used to be killed on site”
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He said their identification of the snake was correct and it had been hiding behind a bin.
“It was awesome to see this beautiful, large male Puff Adder,” he said.
Contact Nick Evans on 072 809 5806 or email nickevanskzn@gmail.com.
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