WATCH: Snakes of the 031 – the Green Mamba
They are often confused for different species of green snake and spend most of their time in trees and coastal vegetation.
CAXTON Local Media has partnered with snake rescuer Nick Evans for a series called ‘Snakes of the 031’.
In this series, Nick will be introducing the most common snakes of Durban.
In the tenth part of our series, Nick speaks about the Green Mamba.
“While highly venomous, the Green Mamba is not nearly as common as people think. Every time people see a green snake people assume its a Green Mamba but very rarely is that the case. This species of snake are generally found in coastal forests, right along the coastline from the Bluff to Amanzimtoti and along the KZN north coast. They are rarely seen in the interior regions.
“Green Mambas are long, thick green snakes and have a lighter shade of green under their belly. They spend most of their time in the trees where they hunt birds and pose very little risk to people. They are highly venomous so a bite would require urgent treatment at a hospital,” he said.
Evans urged residents that should they see any snake, they should contact a professional rather than approaching the snake themselves.
“The best thing to do is monitor the snake and call in a professional,” he said.
Contact him on 072 809 5806.
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