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Snake Rescue

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  • Snake Rescue with Nick Evans is an adrenalin-fuelled podcast series that follows Nick on his exciting snake rescue adventures in the Greater Durban area. Durban is home to some of the most dangerous snakes in the world. With a population of over 3.5 million people, and many snakes around, human/snake conflict is a common occurrence, and snakes end up being found in some strange places! It's Nick's job to safely remove these misunderstood animals. There are always challenges and risks involved though. To be part of Nick’s adventures, listen to this podcast.
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  • Cobra spits at Durban dogs: Nick Evans on what to do

    Cobra spits at Durban dogs: Nick Evans on what to do
    Jun 29 2021
    When Nick Evans get calls for a Mozambique Spitting Cobra in a property where there are dogs, he always worries. Cobras don't attack dogs, but dogs attack them, and other snakes. If the dog does attack, they're in for a nasty surprise, as some of these dogs at a home in Hillary found out.
    "It's like a snakes version of pepper spray!" says Nick.
    "Most of the time the snake escapes unharmed. Most of the time."
    And very, very rarely do dogs get bitten. They usually just get temporarily blinded. A far better result, of course if treated, than a life-threatening cobra bite.
    IF YOUR DOG GETS SPAT AT BY A COBRA:
    Firstly, get your dogs away from the snake. Then, with help from a family member, you need to rinse the venom out of the eyes with water. A hose pipe on low pressure or bottle of water works well. Don't use a bowl.
    Rinse as best as you can, but holding a dog still for this can be difficult.
    If you succeed, it's a good idea to take your dog to your local vet for a check up and eye drops to sooth the pain.
    If you are not managing, take the dog to the vet, and they can maybe sedate it and treat it effectively. Find more here
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    6 mins
  • The funniest black mamba call-out for Nick Evans

    The funniest black mamba call-out for Nick Evans
    Jun 28 2021
    The highly venomous black mamba snakes don't usually inspire much laughter in those who come across them. However, in the crazy world of Snake Rescue's Nick Evans, this was the case one evening in Durban.
    "I was called to Reservoir Hills, for a black mamba hiding among some clutter in a space between two walls. It sounded easy enough. I might need to move things, but the mamba surely had nowhere to go. Right? Wrong!" recalls Nick.
    "This turned into a very difficult catch. However, despite being frustrated at times, I was kept smiling by the residents, who kept cracking jokes!"
    Take a listen to what went down in the latest Snake Rescue Podcast with Nick Evans. Find more here
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    16 mins
  • Puff Adder camouflaged in KZN garden leaves scares homeowner

    Puff Adder camouflaged in KZN garden leaves scares homeowner
    Jun 14 2021
    Imagine doing a little gardening, only to discover a deadly snake coiled up in the leaves! That's exactly what happened to a Durban homeowner who got one major surprise when she realised she wasn't just raking up leaves.
    A Puff Adder had chosen her leaf-covered lawn to get cosy! That's when she called Snake Rescue's Nick Evans, who raced to the Upper Highway area to help.
    Puff Adders have keeled scales, giving their skin a slightly rough appearance as opposed to the smooth and sometimes shiny appearance of many other snake species.
    This, coupled with their chevron patters and mixed colors (usually yellow and black in Midlands, Drakensberg and shades of brown in Northern KZN), allows them to camouflage in the undergrowth really, really well.
    They thrive in grassland and savanna areas.
    On this occasion, it was in a garden, in a situation where it could easily have been stepped on!
    Puff Adders are responsible for many bites throughout South Africa and the rest of Africa.
    Interestingly, research has shown more often than not, if stepped on, they won't bite. Of course you don't know if your luck is in or not.
    "A friend of mine did telemetry tracking of Puff Adders. On more than one occasion, while trying to spot his signal-emitting Puff Adder in the Bush, he found it under his shoe! And they never bit him," says Nick. Find more here
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    6 mins
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