Black mamba found in wooden cabin in Bellair

A YOUNG Bellair resident’s Sunday nap was disturbed by the sight of a Black mamba hanging off his wooden roof.

According snake catcher, Nick Evans, the Black Mamba was also in a relaxed state.

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“I met my friend Grant at the property, also a snake catcher in that area, with his kids. As we walked in, we could see the Black Mamba. It was draped over the top of the wall of the cabin, looking back at us,” said Evans.

Evans said that he was worried it would move into the bush but, when he walked up to it, he was able to grab it with his tongs.

“I had the tail end, so I grabbed that with my hand. With the tongs in my right hand, I waited till the head appeared. After a short while it did, and I pinned it down,” he said.

Evans noted the Black Mamba was skinny and about 2.3m long.

“Remember, the Black Mamba will have had no intention or desire to bite anyone, as long as it was left alone,” he added.

In a separate incident a Mariannhill, a man was surprised by a Black Mamba in his bathroom on Friday, October 30. According to Evans, the man went to the toilet to relieve himself when he heard movement in the basket next to the toilet.

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“A Black Mamba popped its head out of the basket. He jumped into action, wanting to keep his family safe,” he said.

Despite their attempts to contain the mamba, it managed to exit the bathroom and went into the kitchen. Evans was then called in to retrieve the snake.

“When the mamba went around the pots, I grabbed the tail, which was still sticking out. My word, did I regret that? I learnt that a mamba, which has been sprayed with bug spray, is one mental creature,” said Evans

Evans said the snake in the Mariannhill home had become defensive after it was sprayed with insecticide.

“We rinsed off any poison on it when we got home. It will be released when the sun’s out again,” he said.

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