Massive mamba recovered in Amahlongwa
DNA samples were also taken to contribute to an ongoing study on black mamba genetics.
For the sixth time this year, Crocworld Conservation Centre members have been called out to Amahlongwa to rescue venomous snakes residing in the local community. Previous visits saw team members retrieve two green mambas and four black mambas, with the latest call out for an extremely large black mamba that needed to be relocated on Sunday, 22 March.
Centre manager, Martin Rodrigues, said he was alerted to the presence of a snake, believed to be a black mamba, in an outside storeroom. “The capture was relatively difficult, as there was a lot of clutter in the room. This was an extremely large and healthy animal – it is extremely rare to encounter a black mamba of this size.”
The male snake was moved to the centre, where it will be cared for, before being relocated to a safe space away from residential areas. It measured 2.65m, weighing 3.1kg and has a girth of over 5cm mid body, which is extremely impressive.
DNA samples were also taken to contribute to an ongoing study on black mamba genetics. The centre offers a free service of identifying and removing snakes for the surrounding communities. For more information or assistance, call the centre on 039-976-1103, Martin on 078-484-1859 or James Wittstock on 066-292-0880.
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