Black mamba caught in Boboyi storeroom
For snake removal assistance, contact Sarel van der Merwe on 082 5551234.
Residents in Boboyi were left shaken, but relieved after a black mamba was safely captured last Saturday from a cluttered storeroom by renowned snake catcher Sarel van der Merwe.
The highly venomous snake was spotted slithering into the storeroom, which was packed with old furniture and metal sheets – making the rescue particularly tricky.
“The storeroom was so full we had to remove items one by one to get access,” said Van der Merwe.
“The mamba moved all over the place and eventually hid in a cupboard, but after more than an hour I was able to catch it safely.”
Residents were grateful for the successful capture.
Van der Merwe reminded the public that black mambas are generally shy, but can become defensive if cornered, and urged anyone who encounters snakes to call trained professionals rather than handling them, themselves.
For snake removal assistance, contact Sarel van der Merwe on 082 6831604.
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