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Video: Catching a Deadly Snake

Thea and Clifton respond to a call from a maid who spotted a six-and-a-half-foot black mamba inside a guestroom at a resort they manage. They want to remove it from the area — but first they have to find it.

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14 Responses to “Video: Catching a Deadly Snake”
  1. Hussain says:

    Shoot! So that happens when we leave our rented rooms for a while. Sankes are hunted and cleaned without us, customers, being informed.

  2. Thea Litschka-Koen says:

    So the secret is out! The customer was never told…didn’t think it would be good for business.

  3. ericka hamburg says:

    how great that they called these people instead of lashing out at the snake. best scenario possible.
    hope snake gets back to where he (she) belongs.

  4. Sean Bush says:

    Nice catch Thea! Looking forward to seeing your show tomorrow night!

  5. Thea Litschka-Koen says:

    Thanks Sean!

  6. E.J. says:

    it so nice to see you or catching the snakes and not just killing them

  7. mike says:

    Wow great work thea! Is this a young black mamba? 6.5 feet seems to be a bit small for a full grown black mamba. I have been told that the average length of an adult black mamba is about 7.5-8.5 feet long. Anyway thanks and keep up the good work of saving both mambas and peoples lives

  8. alyson says:

    Hi Thea,

    I am familiar with the black mamba as I lived in Phalaborwa for a few months on a wildlife reserve.

    There was one spotted near our camp while I was there.

    I am assuming your resort is in SA somewhere? I recognized your (Afrikaans) accent.

    Exciting video! Thanks for sharing it.

  9. Thea Litschka-Koen says:

    Hi Mike,
    Thanks! It was just about 7 foot long and yes, they average about 7.5-8.5 feet. The younger ones are always fun to catch, lots of attitude to make up for lack in size!

  10. Thea Litschka-Koen says:

    Alyson,
    We are based in Swaziland but I did go to school and varsity in South Africa, must be where the accent comes from. Glad you liked the video.

  11. Shame says:

    Lol sorry Got to laugh! I also loved the (afrikaans) accent especially the yeah baby part… ;)

  12. Thea Litschka-Koen says:

    Shame please remember I am a white WITCH…

  13. Shame says:

    This was the best day by far!!!! hahahaha

  14. eshaan duggal says:

    nice way of catching snakes

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