Clansthal’s Swart family who recently returned home after sailing the seas for a couple of years, were greeted by a slithery stranger in their property.
The family discovered a big green mamba laying on a hedge near their house and immediately contacted local snake remover, James Wittstock of Crocworld Conservation Centre.
James was able to safely capture the mamba, and after a quick inspection, realised that she was pregnant.
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“We will keep her until she lays eggs, then we will release her and her babies to a safe location,” he said.
A DNA sample from the mamba will also be taken to contribute to an ongoing study on black and green mamba genetics.
Crocworld offers a free service of identifying and removing snakes for the communities of Scottburgh, Umkomaas, Pennington and Park Rynie and can be contacted at 039-9761103 or James Wittstock at 066-2920880.
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