Watch out, it is snake time
With summer here, not only are humans going out more often to enjoy the warm weather, but snakes are coming out to play as well.
Spring and summer are the most common times for snake sightings in both residential and rural suburbs and the warm weather has local snake catchers working overtime.
Nick Kolberg, snake catcher, has been called to homes at least once a day in the last week as the cold-blooded snakes emerge from their hiding places in the summer season. "This year we are expecting a busy season as much of the vegetation, food and hiding spots were destroyed in the fires and the snakes are forced to find new areas to live in," said Kolberg. "It should also be remembered that it is now the snake breeding season, so the males are out looking for females and it's not uncommon to find more than one snake in one location."
Kolberg said it is important that the community understands what to do when they see a snake. "Please don't cut it in half with a shovel! It is illegal to even touch a snake without a permit and there are massive fines from the Department of Environmental Affairs," he said.
Almost all snake bites happen when people try to catch or kill them. Snake catchers put their lives at risk so you don't have to. Contact Nick Kolberg on
083 262 5934 if you see a snake or if you simply want more information on the snake.