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Snake-catcher leaves moms ‘mightily relieved’ after nabbing mamba from kids’ play area

If you need a snake removed, contact Sarel on 082 6831604.

The South Coast’s famous snake-catcher, Sarel van der Merwe, is still very busy racing around saving snakes.

It’s hardly surprising, considering February’s high temperatures.

Yesterday, his day started by climbing a very high tree to retrieve a green mamba hanging in its branches at KC’s  coffee shop play area in Izotsha.
This is a very popular venue, where young children are able to play in the spacious play area.
Sarel said he left behind a group of ‘very happy and relieved’ parents.
Church-going green mamba at Norwegian Settlers Church.
Then, he caught another green mamba at Norwegian Settlers Church, also in Izotsha, at one of the entrances to the church.
“I think because of the situation that the country is in , even the snakes have become more religious,” he joked.

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shonaaylward

Shona Aylward is a vastly experienced journalist working as a senior reporter. Aside from her extensive community involvement and story writing, she is also involved in creative page layout, and the various media platforms. Shona began her career with Caxton at the Southlands Sun. Previous to this she worked in the marketing industry for surf magazines. Shona is a renown 'greenie' and champions environmental causes. She is also Mom to a number of dogs and cats, and the occasional uninvited snake. When she can find some spare time, it's usually to the beach that she heads.
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