The ever vigilant Cassandra Neighbourhood Watch caught yet another intruder on Sunday. Rock monitors are fairly common in Kimberley and harmless if left alone, but can inflict a very nasty bite when confronted. If you are uncomfortable with having one ...
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The Northern Cape has fifty five different species of snakes. Twenty species are non venomous, while twelve can inflict rather painful bites. Seven species are considered potentially deadly. Want to know more about South African Snakes and Reptiles. Johan Marais has a ...
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NEVER try to identify a snake primarily by it’s colour. There can be MAJOR colour variations within the same species of snake some of which can be very similar to other species. Cape Cobra or Mole Snake? Colour and size wise ...
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Naja Nivea: (Cape Cobra, Yellow Cobra, Geelslang, Koperkapel, Bruinkapel). This is the most common poisonous snake found in Kimberley. The Cape Cobra is a highly venomous moderate sized snake. It can be nervous and aggressive but won’t attack unless cornered ...
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