Snake season to start soon

Summer is around the corner and with it comes the end of the hibernation period for snakes.

Some believe snakes are harmless while others believe they are deadly. Van Wijk Street Vet has helped us discover which species to be wary of.

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To avoid any child or pet being bitten by a poisonous snake, it is worth educating yourself and your family which ones to stay clear of.

When you get bitten, it is best to be able to identify the snake so that the medical teams can give you the correct antivenom.

Snap a picture of the snake, get medical attention as soon as possible, call the snake catcher to come remove the reptile from your home or area.

Here are some snakes you must know:

Have you been bitten?

Mediclinic: 013-759-0500

Kiaat: 013-590-9150

Busamed Day Hospital: 013-752-7576

Has your pet been bitten?

Van Wijk Street Vet: 013-744-1836

Do you have a snake in your home?

Hi-Tech Security: 013-752-4470

ADT Security: 086-121-2560

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