Rock Python captured in Mngwenya

A slithery visitor made its presence felt when it slipped into a family yard and feasted on two chickens in Mngwenya near Willowgrange yesterday.

Emergency services received a call from the homeowner at about 3.30pm and the fire department was mobilised to capture and remove the snake.

The snake has been identified as a Rock Python and is about three meters long.

The python was captured by four Fire Department personnel who thereafter released the snake at the Weenen Game Reserve.

If you spot a snake, contact emergency services on 036 352 4444 or 036 352 6464  to remove the snake.

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