{"id":48058,"date":"2023-11-09T06:02:07","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T04:02:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/table-mountain-national-park-cautions-hikers-about-snake-season-20231109\/"},"modified":"2025-03-19T21:44:25","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T19:44:25","slug":"table-mountain-national-park-cautions-hikers-about-snake-season-20231109","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/table-mountain-national-park-cautions-hikers-about-snake-season-20231109\/","title":{"rendered":"Table Mountain National Park cautions hikers about snake season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Snakes become more active during the summer and Table Mountain National Park is home to around 22 snake species, 10 of which are non-venomous, although they can still deliver a nasty bite if provoked and four of the venomous species include the Cape Cobra, the Puff Adder, Boomslang, and Berg Adder.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As temperatures start to soar, Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) urges hikers, cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts to be aware of snakes becoming more active, with human and snake encounters more likely to occur. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a statement, TMNP says there are 22 snake species around the TMNP areas, of which 10 are non-venomous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSnakes become more active and TMNP is home to around 22 snake species, 10 of which are non-venomous, although they can still deliver a nasty bite if provoked and four of the venomous species include the Cape Cobra, the Puff Adder, Boomslang, and Berg Adder.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news, however, is that snakes are mostly likely to shy away from human contact except the Puff Adder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe one you are most likely to encounter is the Puff Adder which moves at a leisurely pace and enjoys nice warm spots, such as rocks and pathways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs you hike keep your eyes peeled for the animals that call TMNP home. Be vigilant and exercise caution while enjoying outdoor activities.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, the founder of Deep South Reptile Rescue, Steve Meighan, says there have been 10 snake bite incidents in the south since the beginning of spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSince temperatures have been warming up there have been 10 snake bite incidents, of which nine were canines in the South.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn one incident, a Puff Adder had bitten a Rottweiler and after that incident, I was called out to collect a Cape Cobra at a building site, which was concerning because they move a lot quicker.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meighan says while there had been an anti-venom crisis earlier this year, all the main vets and hospitals have been fully stocked from the beginning of \u201csnake bite season\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Steve Meighan, founder of Deep South Reptile Rescue, says encounters between humans and Puff Adders are more common. <\/div>\n
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Warm temperatures means an increase in snake activity. <\/div>\n
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\u201cAll the vets in the valley have anti-venom. The only dog to pass away from a snake bite recently was an older nine-year-old dog that was bitten by a Puff Adder in the morning and by the time his owners came home and discovered him, he was already too swollen and far gone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBecause of its age and other ailments he had, they found it was best to, unfortunately, euthanise him.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He further explained that rescue calls had not increased compared to the same period last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His advice to residents who encounter a snake on their property is to keep all animals away and to keep a distance of at least two to five metres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf the snake is inside a room, clear the room of pets and people and close the windows and door to contain the snake.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Meighan, he is most commonly called out to Puff Adder rescues in the South.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPuff Adders are the most common and tend to hang out on the property for a while. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe relocate the the Puff Adders as they can be a problem for pets and people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCape Cobras are our next most common snake that ends up in dangerous situations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To reduce the risk of encountering a snake on your property, keep the premises clean and tidy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe live in the snakes\u2019 environment, so we need to be mindful and aware that they are here and deserve our respect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDo not touch or kill any snake and save your local snake catcher emergency number on your phone.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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