Photos of snakes from call outs around Durban

Photos of snakes from call outs around Durban

Postby Nick Evans » Thu Apr 02, 2015 6:13 pm

Hi all

Here are a few pics of some of the snake species that I have caught on call outs around the Greater Durban area.

Black Mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis). My absolute favourite! Big, intelligent, strong, and just awe-inspiring! Incredible animals!

2,3 meter female from Inchanga.
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2,5 meter female from Malvern

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Juvenile Black Mamba from Westville

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Green Mamba (Dendroaspis angusticeps) Female of 1,4 meters. From Northdene

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Mozambique Spitting Cobra (Naja mossambica)

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Rhombic Night Adder (Causus rhombeatus)

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Spotted Bush Snake (Philothamnus semivariegatus)

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Re: Photos of snakes from call outs around Durban

Postby levi_20 » Fri Apr 03, 2015 9:29 am

Wow, that first photo of the juvenile black mamba is a gem! Thanks for the post
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Re: Photos of snakes from call outs around Durban

Postby reptile » Fri Apr 03, 2015 4:47 pm

One word only... WOOOOOW!!! Those are schockingly, striking pictures Nick! Super cool finds! Well done!
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Re: Photos of snakes from call outs around Durban

Postby ClintonT » Sat Apr 04, 2015 11:11 am

Stunning pics, Nick. Some really awesome looking specimens.
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Re: Photos of snakes from call outs around Durban

Postby Nick Evans » Sun Apr 05, 2015 8:29 am

Thanks very much guys :o
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