The Ministry of Environment has announced that a long-awaited ministerial order listing government-owned islands and those designated for human settlement has been prepared and is expected to be ...

In African wilds, male black mambas engage in wrestling for mating rights. This combat is a non-lethal display of strength. Snakes rise, twist, and press, trying to push the rival's head down. The ...

Durban — Snake handler Jason Arnold found himself in a dangerous situation when he was called out to look for a black mamba in a shipping container. The snake had recently killed two dogs.

Snake catcher Nick Evans rescued a well-fed black mamba inside a shipping container full of cardboard boxes at a business premises in Mariannhill. Picture: Nick Evans “Eventually, after removing ...

Black mamba Africa’s deadliest snake, the black mamba, is feared for its speed, aggression, and highly toxic venom. It’s not black but named for the inky coluor inside its mouth.

A rare melanistic adder, commonly known as a black adder, was spotted on Dartmoor last week, Friday, June 13. Max Piper was on the moors when he spotted the snake, managing to take an incredible ...

Black mamba. Image by CraigCordier via Depositphotos. The Black Mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) is an impressive snake, distinguished by its size and colouration. Despite its name, the Black Mamba is ...

While many snakes are easy to distinguish, some species are a little harder to identify. For many homeowners and citizens living in an area with snake activity, it’s important to understand the key ...