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Africa-Press<\/a> – South-Africa<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Cape Town – Earlier this week, a resident from Dwarskersbos in West Coast District Municipality managed to escape a potentially dangerous encounter with a puff adder.<\/p>\n

Karel Rode managed to avoid a dangerous situation on Tuesday, thanks to the guidance of Ettienne Swanepoel from Dwarskersbos Snake Rescue and Conservation.<\/p>\n

Karel was sitting at his desk that morning when he heard what sounded like someone using the neighbour\u2019s outside tap.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis morning I started working in my office, heard a strange gurgling sound and investigated it outside. On my return I found the puff adder under my desk,\u201d Rode said.<\/p>\n

On his return to the study, he didn\u2019t just find the snake under his desk, but the snake was just on the other side, near his feet.<\/p>\n

Rode said that prior contact with Swanepoel helped him know that keeping the snake in visual contact was key to avoid a disastrous situation.<\/p>\n

\u201cKarel and his wife are nature lovers and are always eager to learn and know more about snakes. Karel immediately moved away and phoned me while keeping a eye on the snake,\u201d Swanepoel recounted.<\/p>\n

\u201cDue to my vehicle still in for repair, I asked Karel if he would be able to safely cover the snake with a bucket to allow me time to organise transport.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I arrived they were both very calm and relaxed with the snake covered with a container making it an easy capture,\u201d Swanepoel explained.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe puffy was no further than 1m away from Karel’s feet and did not strike, only hissed and warned.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith experience, I have learned that your actions and attitude when encountering a snake will determine the snakes behaviour.\u201d<\/p>\n

Swanepoel advised that in such tricky situations it was best to stay calm, and to not threaten or aggravate the snake.<\/p>\n

\u201cGet yourself safe and observe. If possible try to safely isolate the snake and phone a trained professional.\u201d<\/p>\n

See more here.<\/p>\n

Cape Argus<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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