Reptile expert and snake rescuer Nick Evans shares the extraordinary story about the brave rescue of a Southern rock python stranded at sea off Durbs coast! KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa…
It took months of treatment and rehabilitation, but a puff adder that was badly injured on a farm between Stellenbosch and Somerset West has finally slithered back into the wild!…
Rescuers witness the aftermath of conflict between pets and snakes – oftentimes, these scenarios end sadly when they could have been avoided entirely. Here’s what a reptile rescuer wants pet…
An attempt to relocate a small snake to a safe spot in the garden led to an unexpected moment of compassion this week, when a man helped his new reptile…
Snakes are never out to get you (or your pets) intentionally. They strike when they feel provoked. That’s why awareness and action are two of the greatest tools, shares Durban…
We’re gearing up for two weeks of being snake-charmed by SA’s Snake Rescuer, Nick Evans! Durban (12 October 2025) – Snakes tend to get a bad rap. For many…
A brave SAPS officer, who also happens to be a trained snake catcher, Captain Joanita Becker, calmly sprang into action after being notified about a highly venomous Cape Cobra spotted…
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