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- Snake hunter Nick Evans rescued his third green mamba from the same construction site in Durban in September.
- Evans said green mambas were found in the coastal areas of KwaZulu-Natal.
- He added that they were listed as vulnerable species and habitat destruction is the main threat.
Snake hunter Nick Evans rescued his third green mamba from the same construction site in Durban in September.
All three rescues occurred last year.
The first two mambas were rescued from the same floor of one of the new buildings.
This coastal shrub and forest along the KwaZulu-Natal coastline was the natural habitat of green mambas, but was quickly becoming commercial properties, Evans said.
Confused
“Where there used to be trees, now there is a big floor where the house used to be. I think they are a bit confused,” he told News24.
The green mambas were listed as vulnerable species, with habitat destruction being the main threat to their survival, Evans said.
“Green mambas are a special treat. You don’t see them often. They stick to the treetops. They usually don’t bother people and many times people don’t even see them.”
Luckily, he added, construction crews were “snake-friendly” and didn’t throw rocks at the snakes or try to hurt them, but instead called him in for help.
“Green mambas are definitely one of the most beautiful snakes in Africa,” Evans said.
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