Pair of Black Mamba Snakes Found on the Same Property

South Africa - two snake catchers found two highly venomous Black Mamba snakes on the same property, looking for a mate.

Nick Evans, a reptile trainer and snake rescuer from KwaZulu Natal in South Africa recounted how he came across two black mamba snakes, the world's most venomous snakes, on a property in the Durban suburb of Reservoir Hills.

Evans received reports that two black mamba snakes had previously been seen on the property.

The black mamba is a deadly African snake known for its size, speed, and highly poisonous venom. An adult black mamba can grow to over 4 meters in length.

Nick Evans - Snake Rescuer

Evans is regularly called out on missions to capture black mamba snakes. However, he was frustrated that he had not rescued one in the last 10 days.

When Evans and his team arrived at the property, they began searching for the snakes. When they found the snakes, they used their equipment to safely capture the black mamba.

Evans said he saw the first black mamba coiled up and as a result, he and his team secured the reptile using tongs and containers.

While the team secured the first snake in a container, the second snake was spotted just a few feet away on a branch. Thanks to the team's expertise they were able to safely capture both black mambas.

Evans initially assumed the two snakes were mates, but it was later determined that the two reptiles were males.

Evans Found Her First

Evan said he had captured a female black mamba at the same location on May 4. He suspects that the scent of the female still lingered at the site and attracted the two male reptiles.

Evans' other theory is that another female may be at the site. However, there are no reports of any sighting at this location or nearby properties yet.

The mating season of the black mamba happens in the spring and summer. The males of the black mamba species fight over the females.

The South African National Institute for Biological Diversity (SANBI) described the black mamba as a shy but aggressive snake that can strike repeatedly. SANBI pointed out that the venom of the black mamba snake is highly toxic and attacks both the nervous system and the heart.

South Africa's Kruger National Park indicated that black mamba bite symptoms include swelling, loss of tongue and jaw control, slurred speech, visual disturbances, drowsiness, confusion, and paralysis. The bite is fatal and can cause death even within a few hours.

Experts emphasize that the mortality rate from a black mamba bite is 100% if left untreated.

The Kruger National Park adds that professional medical attention is needed as soon as possible after a bite.

SANBI points out that black mambas are nervous animals that tend to avoid humans. However, habitat destruction and human encroachment into their normal breeding grounds and habitats can unnerve the reptiles, sometimes leading to attacks on humans.

The institute also stresses that people who encounter them are urged to move away slowly and call a professional snake handler if the snake is indoors.