Two black mambas captured in Verulam

Two Black Mambas measuring 3 meters and 2.5 meters were captured on two different properties in Verulam – KZN this weekend.

On Friday afternoon, Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received a call for assistance after the highly venomous snake was discovered in the ceiling of a home in Mhlasini – KZN.

The house was occupied by a 60 year old man and his granddaughter. Reaction Officer Nathi Ndaba responded to the call and captured the 3 meter Black Mamba.

Today (Sunday), Officer Ndaba responded to a property on Azad Lane in Temple Valley – KZN after a resident discovered a snake in an unused dog kennel in the yard.

On arrival, the Officer removed fire wood that was being stored in the kennel before he captured the 2.5 metre reptile.

Both snakes were relocated away from homes.