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Black Mamba
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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Hussain -- October 28th, 2009 at 1:34 pm

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

Thea Litschka-Koen -- October 30th, 2009 at 6:52 am

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

ericka hamburg -- November 2nd, 2009 at 4:45 pm

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.

Sean Bush -- November 7th, 2009 at 10:50 pm

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

Thea Litschka-Koen -- November 8th, 2009 at 1:00 am

Thanks Sean!

E.J. -- November 8th, 2009 at 11:05 am

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

mike -- November 8th, 2009 at 1:28 pm

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

alyson -- November 8th, 2009 at 3:43 pm

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.

Thea Litschka-Koen -- November 9th, 2009 at 12:04 pm

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!

Thea Litschka-Koen -- November 9th, 2009 at 12:08 pm

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.

Shame -- November 10th, 2009 at 10:37 am

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

Thea Litschka-Koen -- November 10th, 2009 at 10:52 am

Shame please remember I am a white WITCH…

Shame -- November 12th, 2009 at 3:16 am

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

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