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      Watch! SA Snake Rescuer Offers Lethargic Puff Adder Drink of Water

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyJuly 15, 2026July 15, 2026 2,102 0

      The puffy drank for two minutes before slithering off into an area safe from contact with other humans and pets.   South Africa (15 July 2026) – Wild Marik, a…

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      98 of Southern Africa’s Most Trafficked Reptiles Have Been Rescued and Released

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyDecember 18, 2025December 18, 2025 24,672 0

      In the Northern Cape, 98 remarkable little reptiles are free to roam their rocky territory again, thanks to an intervention that saved them from the exotic pet trade.   South…

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      Antivenom Production Has Officially Resumed in South Africa

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyNovember 12, 2025 921 0

      There’s good news from SA’s National Health Laboratory Service. Antivenom production in South Africa has officially resumed.   South Africa (12 November 2025) – After a serious halt in production,…

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      Helicopter Rescue Helps Snake-Bitten Hiker in Drakensberg to Safety

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyOctober 16, 2025October 16, 2025 1,062 0

      The lady was safely discharged after observation, but it’s an important reminder to watch where you step and to always be prepared!   Maloti Drakensberg (16 October 2025) – On…

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      Snake Rescuer Shares Advice We All Need To Hear Ahead of Snake Season

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuySeptember 5, 2025September 5, 2025 26,136 0

      As ‘snake season’ approaches, a snake rescuer shares some helpful info we should all keep in our back pockets.   South Africa (05 September 2025) – In South Africa, snake…

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