DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA- A deadly Black mamba's (Dendroaspis ploylepis) upper body hovering above a stone paving as it's being held. Black mamba's are highly dangerous due to a potent neurotoxic venom.
Durban, South Africa - Simon Keys holding a black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) behind the head, preparing to place it in the bag in his right hand to transport it safely away from the capture site to its natural habitat.
Durban, South Africa - Close up shot of Simon Keys hands, demonstrating one of the most dangerous aspects of a snake capture: bagging the snake. The method Simon uses to 'bag' a snake, involves him putting his right hand into the bag and carefully swapping his grip on the snake's head, in this case, the highly venomous black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis), then flipping the bag over the snake, and finally securing the open end with tape.
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA- Simon Keys and Susan Gillett running alongside a train at night holding torches and snake catchers. Simon and Susan catch snakes in human habitations in and around Durban and translocate them to safer areas where they are less likely to come into contact with people.
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA- A light-hearted moment as Simon Keys and Siouxsie Gillett handle a juvenile Spotted bush snake. (Philothamnus semivariegatus). Spotted bush snakes are very common and completely harmless, feeding mainly on lizards and frogs. They have excellent eyesight and are extremely alert snakes. (Photo credit: National Geographic Channels/Frederick Higgs)
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA- Simon Keys handling a Mozambique spitting cobra (Naja mossambica), known for their deadly accurate and venomous spray. (Photo credit: National Geographic Channels/Frederick Higgs)
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA- Susan Gillett sitting at the entrance to an underground tunnel, using a walkie talkie. Susan helps to catch snakes in Durban and release them in safe places away from human contact.
Durban, South Africa - Close shot of Simon Keys' gloved hands holding a vine snake (Thelotornis capensis). The gloves are specially designed, heavy-duty gloves which protect snake handlers from possible snake bites, although bites from this particular snake are rare due to the position of its fangs. (Earth Touch LTD/Daniel Philogene)
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA- Simon Keys and Susan Gillett examining an injured Black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) in an empty pool. Simon and Susan catch snakes in human habitations in and around Durban and translocate them to safer areas where they are less likely to come into contact with people.
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA- Simon Keys looking out the front drivers window of a car while driving. Simon catches snakes in Durban and releases them in safe places away from human contact.
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA- Simon Keys handling a southern African python (Python natalensis) with the Durban harbour in the background. Simon catches snakes in Durban and releases them in safe places away from human contact.
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