Suspicious lump found on mamba
The snake was one of a few recent catches being prepared for release into the wild
A recently captured green mamba provided a bit of a surprise when being checked over before being sent for its blood to be ‘milked’ for antivenom.
Local snake handler Peter ‘Daring’ Daniel caught the 1.5m reptile at a lodge in Meerensee and it was one of a few recent catches being prepared for release into the wild.
“Donald Schultz from Snake Pharm in Hluhluwe dropped in to collect the snakes and we noticed a lump on the body of the green mamba.”
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