A mountain biker in Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) has had a surprise encounter with a Cape cobra. WATCH.
Mountain biker has close encounter with Cape cobra – WATCHA mountain biker in Table Mountain National Park has had a surprise encounter with a Cape cobra. WATCH. Image: ScreenshotTokaiAs temperatures rise in the province, snakes in the Western Cape become more active, which has led to officials reminding hikers and cyclists to stay vigilant.
However, for snake encounters in a residential setting, Western Cape snake-rescue expert, Shaun MacLeod, has the following advice:If a family member is bitten, keep the person calm and quiet. A panic reaction merely spreads the venom through the systemAnother reason for the rise of snake encounters in South Africa is we’ve created homes for snakes around our homes.Snakes love to be out in the sun.
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