Beware of the Stiletto Snake
The Stiletto Snake (Atractaspis bibronii), previously known as a Mole Adder, is a highly venomous but harmless-looking snake that accounts for numerous snakebites during the summer months in Southern Africa….
Dwarf Adders of Southern Africa
The genus Bitis comprises of 18 species restricted to Africa with the exception of the Puff Adder (Bitis arietans) which has a limited distribution on the Arabian Peninsula. Of…
How to find a snake remover in your area?
You’ve found a snake on your property. Perhaps in the house, office or factory? But you’re not sure where to find the contact details of someone who can remove it…
How to identify a potentially dangerous scorpion
There are around one hundred and fifty scorpion species in Southern Africa, some still undescribed. That makes identifying them a bit daunting. However, there is a great rule-of-thumb when it…
How to use snake handling equipment.
So you’ve purchased your first set of snake handling equipment, in the hopes of safely removing unwanted slithering visitors from your home and garden. The broom, bucket and braai tongs…
Identifying the Green Snakes of Southern Africa
There are nine snakes in southern Africa that may be green in colour. These snakes can be complicated to tell apart and many people struggle to do so. Only two…
Not a snake but a Legless Skink
Often confused with their serpent relatives, Legless Skinks are of the genus Acontias and are in fact lizards and not snakes. There are around 30 species in southern Africa,…
The Baby boom – Mole Snake season
Mole snakes are large powerful constrictors with a pointed snout and a small head very well adapted for their burrowing existence. They spend most of their time underground in search…
The Small Brown Scorpion of Gauteng
In the warmer months of summer, when the rains arrive, there is a small brown scorpion in Gauteng which starts moving and often enters houses. This little scorpion is…
The Truth about Snake Repellents
The subject of snake repellents comes up very often and despite good evidence that there is nothing known that repels snakes, many people still blindly follow age-old advice. Much has…