Carol Ofori creeped out by a snake hiding under her car tyre
"My brave neighbour took it away..."
Carol Ofori has never been a fan of snakes, openly admitting that she finds them downright creepy. And she’s not alone – many people share that sentiment.
Snakes have an uncanny ability
to appear where you least expect them, slithering silently into
unexpected places.
But knowing that doesn’t make it any less unsettling when you stumble upon one in your home. Some people have discovered them curled up under pillows, lurking in ceilings, or even hiding in toilets.
These slithery creatures really do have a knack for turning up in the most unnerving spots.
Read more: Sydenham man sees a house snake eat a rat
This time, however, Carol was the one doing the finding. The culprit? What's believed to be a brown house snake, perfectly camouflaged beneath her car tyre.
Shocked and unsettled, she was relieved when a brave neighbour stepped in, carefully relocating the uninvited guest to a nearby river.
Read more: Snakes of Durban: Myths, facts & safety tips
Believe it or not, not all snakes are dangerous – in fact, some play an important role in maintaining the balance of our ecosystem.
"Many of Durban’s most common snakes, such as the spotted bush snake and brown house snake, are harmless and play an important role in controlling rodent populations," says Durban-based snake rescuer Nick Evans in the latest episode of 'The Green Scene' podcast.
These non-venomous snakes are nature’s pest controllers, making them an important part of our environment.
Take a listen to the episode below to learn more about Durban's snakes.
Surprisingly, Carol didn’t encounter the brown house snake in Durban – instead, it was in Johannesburg that the slithery visitor found its way under her tyre.
"All this time, I thought snakes were a KZN thing, but to my shock, it’s a Jozi thing too!" she said.
Ironically, in March last year, Carol and her family had a close encounter with a night adder outside their home in KZN. You can check out the video here.
HOW TO LISTEN TO EAST COAST RADIO
- Listen to East Coast Radio on the FM (frequency modulation) spectrum between 94 and 95 FM on your radio.
- Listen live to ECR by clicking here or download the ECR App (iOS/Android).
- Listen to East Coast Radio on the DStv audio bouquet, channel 836.
- Switch to the audio bouquet on your Openview decoder and browse to channel 606.
- Listen to us on Amazon Alexa.
Follow us on social media:
Image supplied