How to Become A Snake Catcher In South Africa

The snake catcher sticks are specially designed in a way that allows them to catch snakes of all different sizes.

Can a snake chase you?

The snakes cannot chase humans since they are afraid of humans compared to how humans themselves are afraid of the snakes. Humans are bigger than snakes and snakes see them as a potential dangerous predator.

Where do snakes go at night?

The snake can be out in the night in protected, cool and damp areas. You may meet with the snakes near garage, retaining walls, wooded areas and near rocky streams. The wood piles and the debris have to be kept at a far place and the snake may be under the crawl spaces and the porches.

Why do snake handlers use a hook?

It is most useful when it comes to venomous snakes, which one would not want to risk handling by hand. In addition to scooping the snake up, many snake handlers use the snake hook to gently pin the snake down to the ground, particularly near the head, and then carefully pick the snake up, immobilizing the head.

How to Become A Snake Catcher In South Africa

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Snake Catchers and Snake Bite SOS

Here is a list of the awesome people that could help you when you encounter a snake or (hopefully ever not) a snake bite.  Please save the numbers relevant to your area on your phone so that you have it handy if you ever need it

People who can assist with Snakebite Emergencies & Snake/Reptile Removal. Please contact us for notices of any changes required.  Thank you.
   
SNAKEBITE ASSISTANCE :  
PEOPLE WHO CAN ASSIST VIA TELEPHONE IN CASE OF SNAKEBITE EMERGENCIES:
 
Tygerberg Poison Centre 021 931 6129  
Johan MaraisCAPE TOWN082 494 2039 
Dr Jenna TaylorDURBAN083 631 4816
Jason ArnoldDURBAN0827456375 
Vaughn LuppnowFirst Aid & Medical Instructor083 533 1049
Mike PerryFOURWAYS, MIDRAND083 448 8854 
Jason SealeGAUTENG082 781 8498
DR PJC Buys NAMIBIA+264 81 127 5109
Kobus SeegersPOLOKWANE082 923 0549
Arno NaudePRETORIA083 739 9303
Heidi PfeiferPRETORIA083 374 7087 

What is needed to be a snake catcher In South Africa?

To apply for a catch and release reptile license, you need to: complete the reptile catch and release license application form (PDF 79KB) prove you are 18 years or over in age. prove that you have completed a recognized reptile handling course or have at least 2 years proven experience in handling venomous snakes.

What to do if a snake is chasing you? Stay calm.

Try not to panic. Staying calm can help you make the right decisions and help you to stay safe.

Don’t make any sudden movements in the direction of the snake. Just remain calm, and try not to startle the animal.

Remember that the snake was not out looking for you.

How much does a snake bite hurt In South Africa?

Minor pain and redness occur in over 90 percent of cases, although this varies depending on the site. Bites by vipers and some cobras may be extremely painful, with the local tissue sometimes becoming tender and severely swollen within five minutes. This area may also bleed and blister, and may lead to tissue necrosis.

Can snakes live if cut in half In South Africa?

The separated pieces of snakes and lizards may seem to be alive but they will eventually stop moving and die because their blood supply is cut. It’s impossible for cut vessels and organs and nerves to reattach or realign on their own.

Can a snake bite through a pillow case In South Africa?

Yes, just make sure the case is clean, and if the snake is venomous, make sure that you don’t carry against your body as they can bite through the pillow case.

Why do snake handlers use a hook In South Africa?

It is most useful when it comes to venomous snakes, which one would not want to risk handling by hand. In addition to scooping the snake up, many snake handlers use the snake hook to gently pin the snake down to the ground, particularly near the head, and then carefully pick the snake up, immobilizing the head.

Are snake catchers free In South Africa?

Unfortunately there is no such thing as a free snake catching service. the Council or the Parks and Wildlife Service do no offer free snake catching services either.

Can baby snake bite In South Africa?

“Any snake bite can vary greatly in the amount of venom injected,” Beane said. “It would be possible to receive a worse bite from a juvenile snake than from an adult of the same species on a given day and, on another day, a worse bite from an adult than from a juvenile.”