Black mamba removed from a home in Emona

A Black Mamba measuring approximately 1.5 meters was removed from a home in Emona – KZN.

A resident contacted the Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) Tongaat Operations Center after he noticed the snake in his living room. Reaction Officers proceeded to the residence and on arrival located the reptile behind a plastic crate which was being utilised as a tv stand. Officers identified the snake as a Black Mamba.

Professional snake catcher Samantha Cumming was called out and on arrival captured and removed the highly venomous reptile from the home.

The snake will be handed over to a reptile park.