CAXTON Local Media has partnered with snake rescuer Nick Evans for a sequence known as ‘Snakes of the 031’.
In this sequence, Nick can be introducing the most typical snakes of Durban.
In the eighth a part of our sequence, Nick speaks concerning the Stiletto Snake.
“The Stiletto Snake is the snake that bites the most individuals in Durban yearly. It’s not as a result of they’re aggressive or wish to chew individuals however extra on account of their dimension. They are small snakes, normally between 30cm and 40cm lengthy, so as a result of they don’t look intimidating, individuals assume they’re innocent and find yourself choosing them up.
“A bite from a Stiletto Snake, while not fatal, is rather painful as they have a cytotoxic venom which causes localised swelling and necrosis. The snake has long, almost backwards-facing fangs that protrude out of the side of their mouths. They spend most of their time underground but come out after rains, especially on warm, humid nights,” he mentioned.
Evans urged residents that ought to they see any snake, they need to contact an expert quite than approaching the snake themselves.
“The best thing to do is monitor the snake and call in a professional,” he mentioned.
Contact him on 072 809 5806.
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