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Snakes on a plane? Try 44 in a suitcase

An Indian national was arrested at Mumbai airport after customs officers found 44 venomous Indonesian pit vipers and other exotic creatures hidden in checked-in luggage on a flight from Thailand.

Saturday Star
AFP|Published

WATCH: Gardener's daring snake encounter captivates millions on TikTok

A gardener in Koh Samui, Thailand, has gone viral for his fearless interaction with a snake, showcasing his agility and sparking mixed reactions online.

Travel World
ZamaNdosi Cele|Published

Puff Adder captured in Redcliffe: Local resident takes swift action

Puff Adder captured in Redcliffe: Local resident takes swift action

Daily News News
Daily News Reporter|Published

WATCH: TikTok mum shares nightmarish experience living in snake-infested house

Callie Phillips, a TikTok creator, reveals her shocking struggle with a garter snake infestation in her Montana ranch house, drawing mixed reactions from social media.

Travel World
ZamaNdosi Cele|Published

Cape cobra slithers into children's bedroom, prompting urgent rescue response

According to the African Snake Bite Institute, the Cape cobra stands out as one of the most dangerous snake species in South Africa, notorious for its quick, defensive behaviour.

Cape Argus News
ZamaNdosi Cele|Published

Watch VideoBitten by snakes 200 times: How one man’s blood could lead to a universal snake antivenom

Tim Friede's extraordinary journey of enduring over 200 snakebites and injecting himself with venom may lead to a groundbreaking universal antivenom.

News Feel Good
Sarene Kloren|Published

WATCH: Terrifying Cape Cobra encounter in children's bedroom – snake rescuer responds

A family in Port Elizabeth faces a terrifying encounter when a Cape Cobra slithers into their children's bedroom, prompting a swift rescue by SnakeRescue NSRR Eastern Cape.

Travel South Africa
ZamaNdosi Cele|Published

Rescue mission: Durban team saves python eggs from development site

Discover how Durban snake rescuer Nick Evans and veterinarian Dr Carla Goede successfully rescued a mother python’s clutch of eggs from a development site, ensuring their survival and eventual release into the wild.

News Environment
Staff Reporter|Published

Durban snake catcher thanks community for efforts after dog dies after green mamba snake bite

Durban snake catcher Jason Arnold has recounted a harrowing tale of hope and heartbreak after a beloved family dog was bitten by a green mamba.

News South Africa
Se-Anne Rall|Published

Crocworld shares vital snake tips following anti-venom shortage

With snake activity still underway, Crocworld encourages residents on the KZN South Coast to take safety precautions when encountering snakes. The team has compiled a list of guidelines, drawing on information shared by Snake Bite Assist, the African Snakebite Institute, and Flipper Layman: Snakebite Flipper Card.

Saturday Star News
Staff Reporter|Published

WATCH: Tannie's afternoon nap takes terrifying turn when she finds deadly Cape cobra in bed

A woman's peaceful afternoon nap takes a terrifying turn when she discovers a Cape cobra curled up in her bed, highlighting the unexpected dangers of wildlife encounters in South Africa.

Travel South Africa
ZamaNdosi Cele|Published

Addressing medicine shortages: KwaZulu-Natal health committee’s findings

The KwaZulu-Natal health portfolio committee’s oversight visit to the Provincial Pharmaceutical Supply Depot reveals critical insights into the province’s ongoing medicine shortages.

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Thobeka Ngema|Published

KZN hospitals maintain 400+ antivenom stocks despite production crisis

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health reports over 400 vials of snakebite antivenom are available and more have been ordered, despite production disruptions.

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Thobeka Ngema|Published

Snakes, collapsing roofs plague Limpopo school as parents demand urgent action

Snake sightings, holes in the floors, and missing roofs and doors are just some hazards faced by learners at Mahlolwaneng Primary School in Limpopo, leaving parents demanding urgent intervention.

News Education
Simon Majadibodu|Published

WATCH: Internet stunned by man’s unprovoked attack on snake

A man's shocking attack on a snake has left the internet in disbelief, raising questions about human-animal interactions and our fears of snakes.

News Environment
Sarene Kloren|Published

KwaZulu-Natal Health Department reassures public about snake antivenom supply

KwaZulu-Natal Health Department addresses snake antivenom supply concerns

iOS
Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

Once-in-a-lifetime sighting: rescue of a rare speckled mamba

A rare black mamba, dubbed ‘Snowflake’, has captured the attention of conservationists after being rescued in Durban, revealing a unique genetic mutation and a story of survival.

News Environment
Thobeka Ngema|Published

KwaZulu-Natal man gets bitten by black mamba during prayer

A KwaZulu-Natal man's prayer was interrupted by a black mamba bite, leading to a dramatic emergency response.

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Cape Town’s cobra conundrum: Tyrone Ping offers reassurance amid the slithery surge

Known as a herpetologist and an author who writes extensively on snakes and reptiles, Ping shared some valuable insights about these slithery creatures.

Travel Travel Tips
Bernelee Vollmer|Published

Venomous cobra that protected chickens removed from Chatsworth farm

When the snake posed a risk to Lee Pather’s his employees, had to take action.

The Post News
Yoshini Perumal|Published

Beware of stiletto snakes warns snake rescuer

Discover the dangers of handling snakes in Durban, as a recent incident involving a stiletto snake, highlights the risks and the importance of seeking professional help.

Cape Argus News
Thobeka Ngema|Published

WATCH: South African woman’s panic as dog faces off against snake in viral video

A South African woman's TikTok video captures the heart-stopping moment her dog confronts a rinkhal snake, sparking a mix of fear and fascination among viewers.

Travel Travel News
ZamaNdosi Cele|Published

Nick Evans: ‘Handle snakes at your peril’

“Even if you intend helping them, depending on the species, it will likely bite you. It does not know if you are a human that likes or dislikes snakes. It will be terrified no matter who you are.

Daily News News
Thobeka Ngema|Published

Unlikely snake encounters in South Africa: venomous visitors in surprising locations

Keeping one eye open during sleep may become the new normal for the foreseeable future.

Lifestyle
Bernelee Vollmer|Updated

Snake showdown: Cape cobra devours puff adder at Langebaan Lagoon

At Langebaan Lagoon, a puff adder, which is considered one of the fastest strikers in the world, clearly wasn’t fast enough for the undisputed king of slithery snack time—the Cape cobra.

Cape Argus News
Sarene Kloren|Published