Black Mamba spotted outside in garden tree

VERULAM – A Black Mamba measuring approximately 1.8 meters was captured on a property on Fairview Drive in Brindhaven on Tuesday morning. A resident contacted Reaction Unit South Africa at approximately 09:36 requesting assistance after they discovered the highly venomous snake on a tree in their garden.

Reaction Officers were immediately dispatched. On arrival, Officers discovered the snake wrapped around a tree branch. RUSA Member Nathi Ndaba cautiously captured the reptile with specialised snake tongs and removed it from the property.