More snakes a-slither in Ballito

An  unusual amount of snake activity for this time of year, particularly among mambas, has kept resident “snakeman” Neville Wolmarans and his team, busy.

Wolmarans, owner of NdloNdlo Reptile Park in Ballito, said he had received more call-outs for April than in previous years.

“There’s normally a rush of snake activity in mid-May when the snakes, especially the black and green mambas, prepare for winter by getting as much nutrition as possible and the males vie for dominance.

“What is even more unusual is that we have caught no less than 16 green mambas within the last two months,” he said.

Other snakes rescued from homes at this time of year are heralds, house snakes and the odd night adder.

Wolmarans said this frenetic activity now could indicate an early winter.

If you find a snake in your home or garden, call Neville (082 561 4969) who will arrange for one of his trained team members to catch it.

“We relocate 99.9 per cent of the snakes we catch at homes and have respond to about 700 call-outs a year.

“It is important not to kill them as snakes play a vital role in the ecosystem and keep the vermin population down.”

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