Snake expert educates young minds
A massive boa constrictor followed, which was once someone's pet that he opened his home to.
Warren Dick, a well-known snake catcher from the Bluff, recently visited Caravan Cove in Park Rynie to educate its guests, especially the youngsters, on snakes.
He started of the show talking about two of the most deadliest and common snakes found in South Africa, black and green mambas.
“When people see any green or black snake, big or small, they immediately cry mamba,” he said.
Warren taught people the difference between regular snakes and mambas and told them what markings and colour shades to look out for.
Soon after, a few of Warren’s slithery friends were introduced to his audience.
He first brought out a brown house snake which he mentioned was one of his first pet snakes.
A massive boa constrictor followed, which was once someone’s pet that he opened his home to.
“Before getting pets like big snakes, people need to do proper research first so they have an idea of how big the animal will get and what requirements they need to meet for their pets to live happily,” he said.
An egg eater and corn snake were also handled during the show and the brave-hearted members of the audience were given opportunities to carry or touch them.
Warren encouraged people not to panic should they encounter a snake anywhere and to rather remain calm and contact the professionals to have it removed.
He also informed people to look up the African Snakebite Institution online where snake bites and snake awareness information can be obtained.
Before concluding, the snake expert revealed to the crowd that when he’s not playing with snakes or creepy crawlies (which he also loves) he is actually a pastor and admitted that it might come across as a strange combination to some, but to him, he’s simply living his best life.
HAVE YOUR SAY
Like the South Coast Herald’s Facebook page, follow us on Twitter and Instagram
