Sarel van der Merwe with security officer at the mill, Marf Mufundo.
Local snake catcher Sarel van der Merwe responded to a call-out at the sugar mill in Marburg yesterday (Wednesday) after a large black mamba was spotted near the entrance gate.
A cool-headed rescue – Sarel van der Merwe secures the uninvited ‘security guard’.
“The highly venomous snake appeared to be making itself at home, perhaps auditioning as the mill’s new security guard,” joked Sarel.
The highly venomous black mamba safely in the hands of an experienced catcher.
If you need a snake removed, contact Sarel on 082 6831604.
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.
