{"id":44101,"date":"2024-09-12T09:23:11","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T07:23:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/stay-safe-during-snake-season-tips-from-a-local-expert-20240911\/"},"modified":"2025-03-20T04:34:44","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T02:34:44","slug":"stay-safe-during-snake-season-tips-from-a-local-expert-20240911","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/stay-safe-during-snake-season-tips-from-a-local-expert-20240911\/","title":{"rendered":"Stay safe during snake season: Tips from a local expert"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"p\" id=\"U1023582320728OI\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">\n<p>As the weather warms up and the days grow longer snake season is officially upon us. With reptiles becoming more active in search of food and mates it\u2019s crucial for residents to be aware of their presence and understand how to co-exist safely.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">\n<p>Spring (September and October) is snake season, and as the temperature rises snakes leave their underground shelters in search of food.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">\n<p>Davine Sansom, a local snake handler says she is aware of many people that have a massive phobia when it comes to snakes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">\u201cBut you needn\u2019t be scared. 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