A farm in Canelands, KwaZulu-Natal, became the site of a dramatic wildlife rescue this morning.
Watch: Ndlondlo Snake Park expert recovers 2.7-metre Black Mamba from Canelands
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At approximately 08:57, Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received an urgent call from a local farmer reporting a large snake trapped in an orange netting on the field.
RUSA officers promptly arrived at the scene, where they encountered the reptilian intruder entangled in the net.
Upon closer inspection, the snake was identified as a Black Mamba, a species renowned for its length and speed.
Realising the gravity of the situation, RUSA’s Operations Center reached out to Neville Wolmarans, a renowned snake catcher from Ndlondlo Snake Park, for his expertise in handling such dangerous reptiles.
Wolmarans, known for his skills in snake rescue and rehabilitation, rushed to the site to assist in the delicate operation.
However, upon arrival, it was discovered that the 2.7-meter Black Mamba had succumbed to exhaustion before it could be rescued.
Black Mambas are one of Africa’s most feared and respected snakes, known for their impressive length, often reaching up to 4 meters, and their potent venom.
They are typically found in the savannahs and rocky hills of southern and eastern Africa.
Despite their reputation, Black Mambas are generally shy and avoid human contact, preferring to escape rather than confront threats.