African Sand & Grass Snakes (Psammophis). Frightened, Fast, and Fantastic. Jump to gallery INTRODUCTION Sand and grass snakes, sometimes called ‘Sand Racers’, all belong to the same family group (Genus: Psammophis). There [...]
IVUZAMANZI: A Mythical Deadly Serpent that Lives in the Water. An introduction to the harmless water snakes of Southern Africa Ivuzamanzi is the Zulu name for the Common Brown Water Snake. In [...]
The Yellow-bellied Sea Snake Hydrophis platura Description:Described in 1766, the Yellow-bellied Sea Snake is brown or black above, with a yellow underneath that extends about half-way up the sides. The paddle-shaped tail [...]
DANGEROUS, BUT NOT DEADLY. In this article we use the word dangerous in the context of snakes that regularly bite people and cause morbidity (tissue damage or systemic effects) but NOT mortality [...]
DEADLY BUT NOT DANGEROUS Many snakes have deadly venom but are not dangerous. Here we use the word “dangerous” in the context of something that is known to regularly cause morbidity (tissue [...]
Venomous Snake Handling Course - Gallery Pictured here are Venomous Snake Handling course attendees handling Puff Adders, Rinkhals, Mozambique Spitting Cobras and Snouted Cobras " width="400" height="600" data-src-fg="https://africanreptiles-venom.co.za/wp-content/uploads/cache/2023/12/Course-2023-September-30-3/2997486094.jpg" />Course 2023 September 30-3 [...]
Unleash Your Inner Snake Catcher: Training with Mike Perry from African Reptiles and Venom Are you fascinated by the slithering wonders of the reptile world? Do you dream of becoming a skilled [...]
Venomous Snake Handling Course - Gallery Pictured here are Venomous Snake Handling course attendees handling Puff Adders, Rinkhals, Mozambique Spitting Cobras and Snouted Cobras Course Attendees Course Attendee with Mozambique Spitting Cobra [...]
Black Mamba Profile For decades, the Black Mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) has captivated the imaginations of both researchers, herpetologists, and adventurers alike. Revered for its speed, agility, and potent venom, this iconic reptile [...]
