Snake activity on the increase says eMdloti couple
The couple urge all residents who come across snakes to contact an expert rather than attempting to remove the serpent themselves.
THE recent KZN storms which battered the coastline and damaged buildings, churches and hospitals and the resultant sunny weather could signal in an increase in snake sightings across the city.
eMdloti couple, snake rescuers and stars of the popular Nat Geo Wild television show, Snakes in the City , Simon Keys and Siouxsie Gillett, urge all residents who come across snakes to contact an expert rather than attempting to remove the serpent themselves.
“Because of the recent flooding, residents in the Durban area and surrounds might expect to see snakes,” explained Siouxsie. “This isn’t because snakes are active in rainy, windy weather, but rather that the high rainfall would have washed them out of their homes or pushed them from trees.”
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Habitually snakes do not make holes, although some species tend to inhabit them as a way to feel secure. The recent ground saturation would force them to abandon these homes, with some snakes seeking dry refuge in homes, garages or even cars.
“The rain will have encouraged frog and toad activity which, in turn, brings out snakes with an amphibian diet such as herald snakes, night adders, forest cobras and spitting cobras drawn to the abundance of food,” said Siouxsie.
Audiences can view the duo on season 4 of the show, brought to television screens by production company, Earth Touch, every Monday at 6pm on Nat Geo Wild. The couple also shares useful insights on snakes with the public during their informative Facebook Live sessions on the Snakes in the City Fanpage every Monday at 1pm.
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