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Venomous black mamba bite lands elderly snake catcher in ICU

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27 March 2026

06:22 am

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Quick action and advanced medical care helped stabilise the 60-year-old after he was bitten by one of Africa's deadliest snakes north of Pretoria.

Xander Loubser assisting the patient.

Xander Loubser assisting the patient. Picture: Supplied.

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