A Black Mamba measuring approximately two point two (2.2) metres was located today (Saturday) inside a Wendy house on Lily Road in Waterloo – KZN.
Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) were dispatched at approximately 10:53 after a member of the public reported the presence of the snake in a storage structure. On arrival, Reaction Officer Bryson Bisnath confirmed the presence of the Black Mamba inside the Wendy house.
The caller stated that he had opened the structure to retrieve tools when he noticed the reptile and immediately closed the door. Further information revealed that three (3) kittens were kept inside the structure. It is believed that two (2) were consumed by the snake, while a third was found deceased at the entrance.
The Black Mamba was safely captured and removed from the property. Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) is in possession of a permit issued by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife authorising Reaction Officers, in their official capacity, to capture, temporarily possess, keep in captivity, release and translocate certain species of reptiles, amphibians and vertebrates.
Black Mamba Captured After Killing Kittens: Waterloo – KZNhttps://t.co/AKVUUkoaxb#ArriveAlive #Snakes pic.twitter.com/mc5rat9k5m
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