Highway snake catcher hosts fascinating snake talk
Nick Evans educated Glenpark residents on what to do with their dogs when there is a snake around.
HIGHWAY snake catcher, Nick Evans visited a dog training school in Glenpark on Saturday, October 9 to educate the public on what to do with their dogs when there is a snake around.
The snake catcher also gave a basic snake awareness and identification talk.
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Evans advised people to keep their dogs away if there is a snake around.
“If they do get bitten, they should be taken to the vet. The pet owners can also take a picture of the snake, but it’s not really a necessity,” said Evans.
He added that if a dog is spat at by a cobra, the venom should be rinsed off immediately with water.
The owner of Chebeau Dog Training School, Sharman Collins conveyed a ‘thank you’ to Evans and everyone and who made the day a success.
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“Nick gave a fascinating talk on snakes in our local area and Harley, the rotti, gave us a perfect demonstration on what to do when your dog encounters a snake,” said Collins.
An mount of R2 460 was raised to help towards Evans’ snake rescue efforts. For snake rescue and removal, contact Nick Evans on 072 809 5806 or via email at nickevanskzn@gmail.com.
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