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Snake Rescue with Nick Evans is an adrenalin-fuelled podcast series which follows Nick on his exciting snake rescue adventures in the Greater Durban area. As you'll hear, Durban is home to some of the most dangerous snakes in the world. With a population of over 3.5 million people, and many snakes a…

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    Cobra spits at Durban dogs: Nick Evans on what to do

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 5:43


    When Nick Evans get calls for a Mozambique Spitting Cobra in a property where there are dogs, he always worries. Cobras don't attack dogs, but dogs attack them, and other snakes. If the dog does attack, they're in for a nasty surprise, as some of these dogs at a home in Hillary found out. "It's like a snakes version of pepper spray!" says Nick. "Most of the time the snake escapes unharmed. Most of the time." And very, very rarely do dogs get bitten. They usually just get temporarily blinded. A far better result, of course if treated, than a life-threatening cobra bite. IF YOUR DOG GETS SPAT AT BY A COBRA: Firstly, get your dogs away from the snake. Then, with help from a family member, you need to rinse the venom out of the eyes with water. A hose pipe on low pressure or bottle of water works well. Don't use a bowl. Rinse as best as you can, but holding a dog still for this can be difficult. If you succeed, it's a good idea to take your dog to your local vet for a check up and eye drops to sooth the pain. If you are not managing, take the dog to the vet, and they can maybe sedate it and treat it effectively.

    Cobra spits at Durban dogs: Nick Evans on what to do

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 5:43


    When Nick Evans get calls for a Mozambique Spitting Cobra in a property where there are dogs, he always worries. Cobras don't attack dogs, but dogs attack them, and other snakes. If the dog does attack, they're in for a nasty surprise, as some of these dogs at a home in Hillary found out. "It's like a snakes version of pepper spray!" says Nick. "Most of the time the snake escapes unharmed. Most of the time." And very, very rarely do dogs get bitten. They usually just get temporarily blinded. A far better result, of course if treated, than a life-threatening cobra bite. IF YOUR DOG GETS SPAT AT BY A COBRA: Firstly, get your dogs away from the snake. Then, with help from a family member, you need to rinse the venom out of the eyes with water. A hose pipe on low pressure or bottle of water works well. Don't use a bowl. Rinse as best as you can, but holding a dog still for this can be difficult. If you succeed, it's a good idea to take your dog to your local vet for a check up and eye drops to sooth the pain. If you are not managing, take the dog to the vet, and they can maybe sedate it and treat it effectively. Find more here

    Puff Adder camouflaged in KZN garden leaves scares homeowner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 6:21


    Imagine doing a little gardening, only to discover a deadly snake coiled up in the leaves! That's exactly what happened to a Durban homeowner who got one major surprise when she realised she wasn't just raking up leaves. A Puff Adder had chosen her leaf-covered lawn to get cosy! That's when she called Snake Rescue's Nick Evans, who raced to the Upper Highway area to help. Puff Adders have keeled scales, giving their skin a slightly rough appearance as opposed to the smooth and sometimes shiny appearance of many other snake species. This, coupled with their chevron patters and mixed colors (usually yellow and black in Midlands, Drakensberg and shades of brown in Northern KZN), allows them to camouflage in the undergrowth really, really well. They thrive in grassland and savanna areas. On this occasion, it was in a garden, in a situation where it could easily have been stepped on! Puff Adders are responsible for many bites throughout South Africa and the rest of Africa. Interestingly, research has shown more often than not, if stepped on, they won't bite. Of course you don't know if your luck is in or not. "A friend of mine did telemetry tracking of Puff Adders. On more than one occasion, while trying to spot his signal-emitting Puff Adder in the Bush, he found it under his shoe! And they never bit him," says Nick.

    Puff Adder camouflaged in KZN garden leaves scares homeowner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 6:21


    Imagine doing a little gardening, only to discover a deadly snake coiled up in the leaves! That's exactly what happened to a Durban homeowner who got one major surprise when she realised she wasn't just raking up leaves. A Puff Adder had chosen her leaf-covered lawn to get cosy! That's when she called Snake Rescue's Nick Evans, who raced to the Upper Highway area to help. Puff Adders have keeled scales, giving their skin a slightly rough appearance as opposed to the smooth and sometimes shiny appearance of many other snake species. This, coupled with their chevron patters and mixed colors (usually yellow and black in Midlands, Drakensberg and shades of brown in Northern KZN), allows them to camouflage in the undergrowth really, really well. They thrive in grassland and savanna areas. On this occasion, it was in a garden, in a situation where it could easily have been stepped on! Puff Adders are responsible for many bites throughout South Africa and the rest of Africa. Interestingly, research has shown more often than not, if stepped on, they won't bite. Of course you don't know if your luck is in or not. "A friend of mine did telemetry tracking of Puff Adders. On more than one occasion, while trying to spot his signal-emitting Puff Adder in the Bush, he found it under his shoe! And they never bit him," says Nick. Find more here

    2.5m Black Mamba casually slithers into Durban home

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 6:29


    Imagine seeing a very large Black Mamba casually slithering into your home, through the lounge and down the passage, past your child's bathroom, and into a bedroom? It happened in Reservoir Hills recently, and Nick Evans rushed to the rescue.

    2.5m Black Mamba casually slithers into Durban home

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 6:29


    Imagine seeing a very large Black Mamba casually slithering into your home, through the lounge and down the passage, past your child's bathroom, and into a bedroom? It happened in Reservoir Hills recently, and Nick Evans rushed to the rescue. Find more here

    Black Mamba in stables storeroom - where's Nick Evans?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 7:23


    During Lockdown Level 3, Snake Rescue's Nick Evans received a call to help retrieve a Black Mamba from a storeroom at horse stables on the KZN North Coast. A large storage area full of big boxes and all sorts of things for a snake to hide under or behind-not an ideal situation for a snake catcher, but a great place for a Black Mamba! Nick had lots to move at these stables. It was hard work in hot weather! "The mamba was trying its best to stay hidden away from me, showing how these snakes would rather avoid conflict than have it."

    Black Mamba in stables storeroom - where's Nick Evans?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 7:23


    During Lockdown Level 3, Snake Rescue's Nick Evans received a call to help retrieve a Black Mamba from a storeroom at horse stables on the KZN North Coast. A large storage area full of big boxes and all sorts of things for a snake to hide under or behind-not an ideal situation for a snake catcher, but a great place for a Black Mamba! Nick had lots to move at these stables. It was hard work in hot weather! "The mamba was trying its best to stay hidden away from me, showing how these snakes would rather avoid conflict than have it." Find more here

    Black Mamba in roof of Westville home

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 8:28


    On this Snake Rescue call, Nick Evans went to remove a Black Mamba from a perfect mamba hotel. It was securely tucked away in a garage roof on a Westville property! The garage roof provided warmth and shelter, and probably the odd rat for the snake. And in the water drains below, along the roadside, were an abundance of Dassies, whose young are a favorite meal for Black Mambas. The property also had a nature reserve in the back yard. All in all, prime mamba habitat. However, not everyone wants a Black Mamba in the garage roof, and so it had to go. But it wasn't going to go easy, as Nick was to discover!

    Black Mamba in roof of Westville home

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 8:28


    On this Snake Rescue call, Nick Evans went to remove a Black Mamba from a perfect mamba hotel. It was securely tucked away in a garage roof on a Westville property! The garage roof provided warmth and shelter, and probably the odd rat for the snake. And in the water drains below, along the roadside, were an abundance of Dassies, whose young are a favorite meal for Black Mambas. The property also had a nature reserve in the back yard. All in all, prime mamba habitat. However, not everyone wants a Black Mamba in the garage roof, and so it had to go. But it wasn't going to go easy, as Nick was to discover! Find more here

    Nick Evans, a power tool and an elusive Forest Cobra

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 7:29


    This was a really exciting call out for Nick Evans because it was for a snake he hadn't caught in years - a Forest Cobra! "This snake really played hard to get, and it took a few trips to actually catch it. On one of those trips, we worked for ages, doing proper manual labour. It all paid off in the end!" recalls Nick. * More from Nick: Forest Cobras are a beautiful snake species found on the KZN North Coast, and become more and more common further north. So not a snake we see around Durban. And unlike our Durban cobra (the Mozambique Spitting Cobra), Forest Cobras do not spit. Nice for the likes of me! They have an interesting, two-toned color appearance. The front half is a yellowish-brown color, and it darkens towards the tail end. The tail end is pitch black. They have a shiny appearance. Like all of our cobras, they are highly venomous. They can also hood up, impressively, too. But if given half a chance, they'll flee, not wanting confrontation.

    Nick Evans, a power tool and an elusive Forest Cobra

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 7:29


    This was a really exciting call out for Nick Evans because it was for a snake he hadn't caught in years - a Forest Cobra! "This snake really played hard to get, and it took a few trips to actually catch it. On one of those trips, we worked for ages, doing proper manual labour. It all paid off in the end!" recalls Nick. * More from Nick: Forest Cobras are a beautiful snake species found on the KZN North Coast, and become more and more common further north. So not a snake we see around Durban. And unlike our Durban cobra (the Mozambique Spitting Cobra), Forest Cobras do not spit. Nice for the likes of me! They have an interesting, two-toned color appearance. The front half is a yellowish-brown color, and it darkens towards the tail end. The tail end is pitch black. They have a shiny appearance. Like all of our cobras, they are highly venomous. They can also hood up, impressively, too. But if given half a chance, they'll flee, not wanting confrontation. Find more here

    You can sleep lekker now': Nick to the rescue in Bellair

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 9:16


    Snake Rescue's Nick Evans received a call from the Bellair area of Durban, and he could hear some panic in the background. There was apparently a really big Black Mamba in a shrub between two properties. "When I arrived, this snake decided to make my life difficult - it went into the roof of the one property- a high roof at that!" recalls Nick. "Luckily, the residents were very helpful, and we also had many eyes scanning to see if the mamba came out. Still, as you will hear, that didn't make it any easier! My heart was thumping during this!" Listen to Nick's Bellair adventure below.

    You can sleep lekker now': Nick to the rescue in Bellair

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 9:16


    Snake Rescue's Nick Evans received a call from the Bellair area of Durban, and he could hear some panic in the background. There was apparently a really big Black Mamba in a shrub between two properties. "When I arrived, this snake decided to make my life difficult - it went into the roof of the one property- a high roof at that!" recalls Nick. "Luckily, the residents were very helpful, and we also had many eyes scanning to see if the mamba came out. Still, as you will hear, that didn't make it any easier! My heart was thumping during this!" Listen to Nick's Bellair adventure below. Find more here

    Nick Evans to the rescue as hungry mamba sniffs out pet birds

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 7:33


    Black Mambas do enjoy a bird or two for lunch. When this mamba sniffed out caged parakeets, it couldn't resist popping in for a meal. However, it all went wrong for the snake. Not only did it not catch a meal, but it managed to get itself stuck! This was quite a challenging and stressful rescue for Nick Evans! *Multiple birds were kept in multiple properties bordering a valley (mamba habitat). A mamba visitor was inevitable. Please don't panic if you have a pet bird, especially if you do not live on a property bordering a reserve or valley, as the chance of a mamba coming for it is slim.

    Nick Evans to the rescue as hungry mamba sniffs out pet birds

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 7:33


    Black Mambas do enjoy a bird or two for lunch. When this mamba sniffed out caged parakeets, it couldn't resist popping in for a meal. However, it all went wrong for the snake. Not only did it not catch a meal, but it managed to get itself stuck! This was quite a challenging and stressful rescue for Nick Evans! *Multiple birds were kept in multiple properties bordering a valley (mamba habitat). A mamba visitor was inevitable. Please don't panic if you have a pet bird, especially if you do not live on a property bordering a reserve or valley, as the chance of a mamba coming for it is slim. Find more here

    Puff Adder ventures into KZN factory

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 5:49


    In the latest Snake Rescue podcast, Nick Evans is called back to a factory at Cato Ridge, outside Durban, where he’s been for a snake rescue before. Previously, Nick was called out there in the early hours of one morning to capture a decent sized python. On this particular day though, there was a different kind of snake - a highly venomous one at that - a Puff Adder! "It had ventured indoors and into a place where the snake could bump into humans, with an unpleasant outcome for both potential parties," says Nick Evans. Puff Adders have a potent cytotoxic venom, which causes tissue damage and pain, so avoiding a bite from one is ideal. "They bite a number of people throughout Africa each year, not intentionally. These are ambush predators. They lie in wait for their prey to come past. "Unfortunately, because even small mammals use our pathways, these snakes occasionally lie on or next to pathways. This is when a bite can occur," says Nick. Needless to say, he needed to remove it, for everyone's safety. Listen to the details in the latest Snake Rescue podcast below.

    Puff Adder ventures into KZN factory

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 5:49


    In the latest Snake Rescue podcast, Nick Evans is called back to a factory at Cato Ridge, outside Durban, where he's been for a snake rescue before. Previously, Nick was called out there in the early hours of one morning to capture a decent sized python. On this particular day though, there was a different kind of snake - a highly venomous one at that - a Puff Adder! "It had ventured indoors and into a place where the snake could bump into humans, with an unpleasant outcome for both potential parties," says Nick Evans. Puff Adders have a potent cytotoxic venom, which causes tissue damage and pain, so avoiding a bite from one is ideal. "They bite a number of people throughout Africa each year, not intentionally. These are ambush predators. They lie in wait for their prey to come past. "Unfortunately, because even small mammals use our pathways, these snakes occasionally lie on or next to pathways. This is when a bite can occur," says Nick. Needless to say, he needed to remove it, for everyone's safety. Listen to the details in the latest Snake Rescue podcast below. Find more here

    Green Mamba at Sibaya construction site

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 4:05


    In fairly recent times, Snake Rescue’s Nick Evans has been called out twice to the same construction site in the Sibaya area of the KZN North Coast, to remove Green Mambas, both on scaffolding. “As completion of the development neared, I figured that's it for the Green Mamba calls from there. Well, I was wrong, and a third was in store for me,” says Nick. Green Mambas are generally restricted to the KZN coastline, in the lush, coastal forests, seldom venturing further inland. However, their habitat is constantly being destroyed, and so with fewer spaces to live in, they often end up in weird places, like this! “Green Mambas are highly venomous, with a mostly neurotoxic venom (affecting the nervous system). They are shy snakes, which are not often seen due to their arboreal (tree-dwelling) habits,” says Nick. “I am so grateful the staff at this construction site had a call rather than kill policy! I think they've completed their building now, so now there should be no more mamba excitement with them, much to my disappointment!”

    Green Mamba at Sibaya construction site

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 4:05


    In fairly recent times, Snake Rescue's Nick Evans has been called out twice to the same construction site in the Sibaya area of the KZN North Coast, to remove Green Mambas, both on scaffolding. “As completion of the development neared, I figured that's it for the Green Mamba calls from there. Well, I was wrong, and a third was in store for me,” says Nick. Green Mambas are generally restricted to the KZN coastline, in the lush, coastal forests, seldom venturing further inland. However, their habitat is constantly being destroyed, and so with fewer spaces to live in, they often end up in weird places, like this! “Green Mambas are highly venomous, with a mostly neurotoxic venom (affecting the nervous system). They are shy snakes, which are not often seen due to their arboreal (tree-dwelling) habits,” says Nick. “I am so grateful the staff at this construction site had a call rather than kill policy! I think they've completed their building now, so now there should be no more mamba excitement with them, much to my disappointment!” Find more here

    Nick Evans and the mystery of the missing hamster

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 6:19


    Hamsters are cute little pets. However, snakes don't see them that way. To some snakes, hamsters are a very tasty snack. In the latest Snake Rescue podcast, with Nick Evans, he deals with a case where a black mamba picked up the scent of a pet hamster, and moved in. "A young man had been 'hamster-sitting' his little sister's pet while she was away. You can imagine the shock and horror he experienced when he went to check on it, and found a black mamba in the hamster cage, with a bulge in the middle, and no hamster. How does he explain that to his sister? Awkward," says Nick. Listen to the details here.

    Nick Evans and the mystery of the missing hamster

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 6:19


    Hamsters are cute little pets. However, snakes don't see them that way. To some snakes, hamsters are a very tasty snack. In the latest Snake Rescue podcast, with Nick Evans, he deals with a case where a black mamba picked up the scent of a pet hamster, and moved in. "A young man had been 'hamster-sitting' his little sister's pet while she was away. You can imagine the shock and horror he experienced when he went to check on it, and found a black mamba in the hamster cage, with a bulge in the middle, and no hamster. How does he explain that to his sister? Awkward," says Nick. Listen to the details here. Find more here

    The funniest black mamba call-out for Nick Evans

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 15:55


    The highly venomous black mamba snakes don't usually inspire much laughter in those who come across them. However, in the crazy world of Snake Rescue's Nick Evans, this was the case one evening in Durban. "I was called to Reservoir Hills, for a black mamba hiding among some clutter in a space between two walls. It sounded easy enough. I might need to move things, but the mamba surely had nowhere to go. Right? Wrong!" recalls Nick. "This turned into a very difficult catch. However, despite being frustrated at times, I was kept smiling by the residents, who kept cracking jokes!" Take a listen to what went down in the latest Snake Rescue Podcast with Nick Evans.

    The funniest black mamba call-out for Nick Evans

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 15:55


    The highly venomous black mamba snakes don't usually inspire much laughter in those who come across them. However, in the crazy world of Snake Rescue's Nick Evans, this was the case one evening in Durban. "I was called to Reservoir Hills, for a black mamba hiding among some clutter in a space between two walls. It sounded easy enough. I might need to move things, but the mamba surely had nowhere to go. Right? Wrong!" recalls Nick. "This turned into a very difficult catch. However, despite being frustrated at times, I was kept smiling by the residents, who kept cracking jokes!" Take a listen to what went down in the latest Snake Rescue Podcast with Nick Evans. Find more here

    Thrilling cobra call-out for Nick Evans

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 11:34


    Season 2 of Snake Rescue with Nick Evans kicks off with a bang with Nick being called to a south Durban home for a brown snake under a patio. Little did he know at the time that it was to become one of his most exciting call-outs. Find out what went down in Snake Rescue...

    Thrilling cobra call-out for Nick Evans

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 11:34


    Season 2 of Snake Rescue with Nick Evans kicks off with a bang with Nick being called to a south Durban home for a brown snake under a patio. Little did he know at the time that it was to become one of his most exciting call-outs. Find out what went down in Snake Rescue... Find more here

    So, what happens to the snakes after they are caught?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 8:18


    We've seen seasoned snake catcher Nick Evans rescuing snakes and issuing warnings and valuable information about the different species of snakes, but what happens after they are rescued? This week Nick Evans tells us all about it.

    Seasoned snake catcher Nick Evans tells us how he became "the snake guy"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 10:18


    After weeks and months of giving us valuable information about snakes - from the various spcies to warnings, bites, myths and more - Nick Evans tells us how he turned his passion into a career... which actually started off as a love for dinosaurs

    A snake that can spit and play dead - how awesome!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 6:51


    The Rinkhals is a highly venomous snake that occurs in our species-rich province, and if you like visiting the Midlands and Drakensberg, is one you should know about. Nick Evans shares all we need to know about this snake - from bites to poison in your eyes and its sneaky habit of laying dead.

    Common myths and beliefs about snakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 8:32


    There's no doubt that snakes are feared around the world, but most of the time, this is caused by the many myths and beliefs that are spread. Ever heard that snakes move in pairs or as a family? Is this true? This is one of the beliefs that seasoned snake catcher Nick Evans discusses and many others on this episode of Snake Rescue Extra.

    Snakebites: the do's and don't's

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 7:25


    A snakebite is something the majority of people fear. It is listed as a neglected tropical disease by the World Health Organization, and affects thousands upon thousands of people throughout Africa each year. In this podcast, Nick Evans discusses how bites happen; snakebites in KwaZulu-Natal; what to do and what not to do in the event of a snakebite, and more!

    WARNING: Never pick up this snake!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 7:27


    East Coast Radio — Well, you should never pick up any snake that you come across. However, this snake, the Bibron's Stiletto Snake, is one you would seriously regret picking up. Every summer, Nick Evans gets many phone calls from people who have picked up a Stiletto Snake, thinking that it's harmless, and then wanting to know what it is. Shortly after, those who'd picked up the snake and received a bite, are in a lot of pain and end up in hospital. Listen to Nick talk about the Stiletto Snake in this latest edition of the Snake Rescue Extra podcast.

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    South Africa's most venomous snake!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 7:31


    East Coast Radio — Did you know, the snake with the most toxic venom, drop for drop, in South Africa, is not the Black Mamba? It is, in fact, the Boomslang! In this week's episode of Snake Rescue Extra, Nick Evans discusses the habits and venom of this highly venomous but shy snake.

    If these 'Adder' snakes bite, go to the hospital immediately!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 8:38


    East Coast Radio — This week on Snake Rescue Extra snake expert Nick Evans looks at two of KZN's most common 'Adder' snakes; the Rhombic Night Adder and the Puff Adder, as he dispels myths and distinguishes the key differences between the two species. Although both snake bites are painful, bites by a Puff Adder can be fatal.

    WARNING: You cannot keep this protected snake as a pet

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 7:27


    East Coast Radio — South Africa's largest snake, the Southern African Python, is sadly on the protected species list due to illegal hunting. This week on Snake Rescue Extra, snake expert and podcast host Nick Evans issues a warning to those who kill or keep this snake as a pet. He also talks about the dangers of being bitten by one.

    The deadly African snake that has its own pepper spray

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 8:03


    East Coast Radio — Spring is around the corner and that means the spitting cobras are waking up. This week on Snake Rescue Extra, snake expert and podcast host Nick Evans provides insight and precautions to take when treating bites and venomous spit by the this snake

    Please keep your dogs away from Black Mambas!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 15:46


    East Coast Radio — The Black Mamba is undoubtedly one of the most feared snakes in the world. This week on Snake Rescue Extra, snake expert and podcast host Nick Evans busts some common myths around these impressive snakes and warns about the dangers of you - or your animals - approaching them.

    The snake Nick Evans can get 20 monthly calls about

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 9:36


    East Coast Radio — Snakes around Durban are mostly inactive due to it being winter. So while we wait for them to wake up, Nick's bringing you Snake Rescue Extra - where we find out about Durban and KZN's most common snakes. This week, Nick spotlights the little snake he can get up to 20 call outs a month for: the spotted bush snake. Plus, learn how to spot the difference between the spotted bush snake, a green mamba and the boomslang. Nick also covers how you can get it to leave your property if it pays a visit this summer.

    Valuable racing pigeons picked off by hungry mamba

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 5:41


    East Coast Radio — A pigeon loft - a place a Black Mamba simply cannot refuse to visit! Snake Rescue's Nick Evans received a call from a pigeon loft owner, at Mt Moreland on the KZN north coast, for an unwanted visitor: a Black Mamba! Unfortunately for the owner, there were casualties already, so Nick needed to get there quickly. "Fortunately for me and the mamba, this was an understanding pigeon loft owner, who wasn't going to kill the snake," says Nick.

    Valuable racing pigeons picked off by hungry mamba

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 5:41


    A pigeon loft - a place a Black Mamba simply cannot refuse to visit! Snake Rescue's Nick Evans received a call from a pigeon loft owner, at Mt Moreland on the KZN north coast, for an unwanted visitor: a Black Mamba! Unfortunately for the owner, there were casualties already, so Nick needed to get there quickly. "Fortunately for me and the mamba, this was an understanding pigeon loft owner, who wasn't going to kill the snake," says Nick. Find more here

    A python call at 2am!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 8:49


    A python call at 2am! That's one way to get Snake Rescue's Nick Evans out of bed at that time! When the large snake was seen on a factory property out in the Cato Ridge area, security staff were worried and called Nick. “I had to go and rescue the snake, although I think the security officers thought they were the ones who needing saving!” says Nick. Find more here

    A python call at 2am!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 8:49


    East Coast Radio — A python call at 2am! That's one way to get Snake Rescue’s Nick Evans out of bed at that time! When the large snake was seen on a factory property out in the Cato Ridge area, security staff were worried and called Nick. “I had to go and rescue the snake, although I think the security officers thought they were the ones who needing saving!” says Nick.

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