I don't know if this is in the correct category, but since you Saffers might know how to deal with it - I put it here. Well the "visitor" is a house snake...I don't like snakes! Even the harmless ones..so any advice please?
2006-11-14 18:22:23 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Africa & Middle East ➔ South Africa
Try phoning the zoo in whichever city you are in. They usually have qualified people who could come out and capture the snake.
Plus, they will not harm the snake and will treat it humanely unlike some animal control agencies.
The Pretoria zoo did this for me once.
2006-11-14 19:09:16 · answer #1 · answered by orion 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Oh you are lucky! i would love to find a snake in my house. Hmm, so the best thing to do would be to call an animal specialist to come and remove it. Don't attempt anything yourself. My friend found a snake in his house about 2 years ago lying in the sun by the pool. He called a specialist and after describing the snake, he was told that it is harmless and he could remove it himself. He told them to come because he didn't wanna touch it and when they arrived and saw the snake they told him he was lucky not to have touched it seeing as it was a very dangerous snake. My advice, don't take chances and get it removed asap before you have it's mate and eventually babies living with you!
2006-11-15 03:26:38 · answer #2 · answered by Motti _Shish 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have kept many house snakes in the past, they are nothing to be afraid of. Most of them are pretty docile, you could probably pick it up without it getting upset. My advice is to take an empty pillow slip and coax the snake into it. Then tie an knot in the top and take it somewhere safe to release it.
2006-11-15 09:01:38 · answer #3 · answered by Eureka! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's very simple you know, you got 3 ways to do it.
1. If you know it's harmless, then do it urself
2. If it is dangerous, how on earth haven't you called for help as of yet? Call Animal/Pet Control and quick
3. Spread the word in your neighbourhood, someone might be able to help you out
4. Sponsor me a ticket and visa (i'll do it for u lol)
2006-11-15 02:27:02 · answer #4 · answered by ikillforfreetoparty 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sweep it out gently with a broom. Just wear glasses or goggles in case you have a spitting cobra. Otherwise phone the SPCA in your town they normally have contacts who collect snakes.
2006-11-15 07:32:23 · answer #5 · answered by df382 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
call animal control or Ace Ventura Pet detective
2006-11-15 02:24:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not really a travel question.
Call Animal Control.
2006-11-15 03:03:05 · answer #7 · answered by MattCan 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try calling brad....he believes he was a kickboxer
2006-11-15 10:10:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
get rid of it.
2006-11-15 07:46:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
please get someone before you hurt or worse hurt it
2006-11-15 11:56:45 · answer #10 · answered by Tras 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋