Durban Mambas: A week of mayhem for Nick Evans
Have you had any recent mamba encounters?
Durban snake rescuer Nick Evans shared images of his busy week coping with the black mambas of the city.
Taking to Facebook, the well-known snake enthusiast shared just a few of his recent encounters with the slithery residents. He made sure to shed light on coexisting with these creatures.
Marianhill
Starting in Marianhill, Nick visited a chicken farm he’d been to before. He explained that rats attracted by chicken feed had inadvertently lured a black mamba onto the property.
Although the heat was intense and mambas are known to be elusive, our resident snake rescuer was able to safely capture the serpent.
He further praised the calm demeanour of the residents before noting the importance of maintaining your composure in these situations.
Escombe
Another incident occurred in Escombe when a homeowner stumbled upon a Black Mamba in his garage. Fortunately, the snake was not interested in confrontation and found refuge behind a pallet. With quick thinking and no injuries, Nick was able to safely relocate the snake.
Clare Estate
In Clare Estate, Nick responded to a call from a family accustomed to sharing their home with mambas. This time, a particularly grumpy snake was found hiding behind Tupperware. Despite the snake's foul mood, Nick managed to safely capture and relocate it, admiring the family's positive attitude towards these creatures.
Nick highlighted the ecological role of black mambas in controlling the population of invasive house rats in Durban. He also suggested non-venomous alternatives for rodent control, such as brown house snakes or owls.
So, from two of the three of these catches (plus Monday night's), you'll notice mambas are excellent for rodent control. Durban has a massive population of the invasive House Rat. Non-venomous alternatives for you are Brown House Snakes, or maybe an owl if you're lucky, or a Monitor Lizard
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Image courtesy of Nick Evans on Facebook