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Renowned KwaZulu-Natal snake rescuer Nick Evans from time to time finds himself called out to captured other reptiles. Photo: Facebook @nickevanskzn

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Snake rescuer catches 1.8m long black mamba in Durban

Durban-based snake rescuer Nick Evans catched a 1.8m long black mamba in Westville, hiding in a retaining wall. According to Evans, the homeowner was walking in his garden when he came across the snake. READ MORE: Kruger Park ranger will return to crocodile attack site [WATCH] SNAKE TAKES COVER When it saw him, it panicked […]

15-05-23 15:31
Nile Monitor Lizard
Renowned KwaZulu-Natal snake rescuer Nick Evans from time to time finds himself called out to captured other reptiles. Photo: Facebook @nickevanskzn

Durban-based snake rescuer Nick Evans catched a 1.8m long black mamba in Westville, hiding in a retaining wall.

According to Evans, the homeowner was walking in his garden when he came across the snake.

READ MORE: Kruger Park ranger will return to crocodile attack site [WATCH]

SNAKE TAKES COVER

When it saw him, it panicked and took cover in a retaining wall when it saw him.

Evans said it was an easy catch.

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AN EASY CATCH

“It was, as far as mamba calls ago, an exceptionally easy catch. The mamba was very calm, despite a few ants biting into it,” said Evans.

The snake was only 1.8-2m long.

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Picture of a black mamba. Image via Facebook/ Nick Evans- Snake Rescuer

SNAKE MATING SEASON HAS STARTED

The mamba rescuer thanked the family that called him and watched the it until he arrive.

He further said that mamba mating season has started and will continue throughout winter until August.

The South African previously reported that Nick Evans removed this Black Mamba from a garage in Reservoir Hills but later died because it was already injured.

“Black Mambas are known to be extremely dangerous animals, but as I’ve learnt over the years, they’re very misunderstood. While their bite is undeniably dangerous, they are shy snakes which only bite if they feel their life is in danger, and would much rather just move away,” said Evans.

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