Snakes!

[PARA45]

Almost like a green mamba.

 

[observe]

 

[observe]

A very sad day for the animal industry.
Dingo Dinkleman sadly passed away from a green mamba bite he received a month ago and was hospitalized since.
Not the news I anticipated seeing today when I opened social media, and it’s a humble reminder of how quickly things can change when working with these animals.
Dingo has received bites from different African species in the past, and developed a hypersensitivity to African Elapidae venom.
Once you become this hypersensitive, there’s almost no way to prevent a fatality from occurring.
Dingo is an inspiration to people worldwide.
His videos were always extremely educational and I enjoyed watching his content.

 

[Hunt anything]

Sad, anyone that has contact with these dangerous reptiles knows it could happen but it’s never expected.

RIP

 

[Doug Hamilton]

Sad, anyone that has contact with these dangerous reptiles knows it could happen but it’s never expected.

RIP

Yes, it is sad. It does make me wonder why those that work within touching distance of dangerous animals think they are safe from attack. Not just snakes either. Many animal trainers have been killed by animals that they loved. Look at Siegfried and Roy as an example.

 

[Wyfox]

A very sad day for the animal industry.
Dingo Dinkleman sadly passed away from a green mamba bite he received a month ago and was hospitalized since.
Not the news I anticipated seeing today when I opened social media, and it’s a humble reminder of how quickly things can change when working with these animals.
Dingo has received bites from different African species in the past, and developed a hypersensitivity to African Elapidae venom.
Once you become this hypersensitive, there’s almost no way to prevent a fatality from occurring.
Dingo is an inspiration to people worldwide.
His videos were always extremely educational and I enjoyed watching his content.

That's terrible news, he was a great asset to the reptile community and provided needed education on reptiles to the general public.

 

[Green Chile]

I just saw a large black mamba a few days ago. We had been crawling around in the brush looking for red duiker and then came out to find him close by. Nasty!

 

[Doug Hamilton]

I just saw a large black mamba a few days ago. We had been crawling around in the brush looking for red duiker and then came out to find him close by. Nasty!

And that friends is why God gifted mankind with the 12 gauge!

 

[Doug Hamilton]

That's terrible news, he was a great asset to the reptile community and provided needed education on reptiles to the general public.

His death also educates the public on the dangers of venomous snakes. Avoidance is best. They are not your friends.

 

[Hunt anything]

His death also educates the public on the dangers of venomous snakes. Avoidance is best. They are not your friends.

I truly believe that these guys educate untold numbers of people on snakes but I can’t help wonder how many people think they can do the same thing and end up getting bitten?

Always best to let them be and avoid them if possible.

 

[Green Chile]

And that friends is why God gifted mankind with the 12 gauge!

I rarely see shotguns in the bakkie or in camp. Not sure why that is but it seems like something you would have behind the back seat or in camp.

 

[Doug Hamilton]

I rarely see shotguns in the bakkie or in camp. Not sure why that is but it seems like something you would have behind the back seat or in camp.

I've wondered about that too. My PH did mention using a 12 gauge to kill an eleven foot a black mamba on his own ranch. Maybe they figure a .375 or .458 will work too.

 

[brummerb1]

A very sad day for the animal industry.
Dingo Dinkleman sadly passed away from a green mamba bite he received a month ago and was hospitalized since.
Not the news I anticipated seeing today when I opened social media, and it’s a humble reminder of how quickly things can change when working with these animals.
Dingo has received bites from different African species in the past, and developed a hypersensitivity to African Elapidae venom.
Once you become this hypersensitive, there’s almost no way to prevent a fatality from occurring.
Dingo is an inspiration to people worldwide.
His videos were always extremely educational and I enjoyed watching his content.View attachment 643514

Wow. Very sad news

 

[Sideshow]

Sad news indeed. I had a very close encounter with a green mamba in Jinja. Coming out of my boma turned to close the door and it was in the thatch at face height. Very quietly steeped away.
Just came out of Texas visiting some friends in Sweetwater. Wife came across this chap I think a Mojave rattlesnake

Came back the next day and she pointed out where he had been. Looks like snakes only cross the road once around here

 

[DLSJR]

Sad news indeed. I had a very close encounter with a green mamba in Jinja. Coming out of my boma turned to close the door and it was in the thatch at face height. Very quietly steeped away.
Just came out of Texas visiting some friends in Sweetwater. Wife came across this chap I think a Mojave rattlesnake View attachment 643566
Came back the next day and she pointed out where he had been. Looks like snakes only cross the road once around hereView attachment 643567

Western Diamondback Rattler.

 

[Sideshow]

Western Diamondback Rattler.

Oaky thanks. Was told it was a Northern Mojave rattlesnake. They had non in the area but since there big snake round up they have started see these. Here’s a better picture above.

 

[SRvet]

I've wondered about that too. My PH did mention using a 12 gauge to kill an eleven foot a black mamba on his own ranch. Maybe they figure a .375 or .458 will work too.

I’m a bit surprised that there are no snake shot cartridges for large bore rifles. Surely it would be pretty easy to do in a .458 Win Mag or Lott

 

[Hunt anything]

I’m a bit surprised that there are no snake shot cartridges for large bore rifles. Surely it would be pretty easy to do in a .458 Win Mag or Lott

It would be my luck , I’m about to rid the world of a 10’ mamba with snake shot in my .416 Rigby and a 50” buffalo stands up! I get excited and piss him off with a load of #12 snake shot to the shoulder!

 

[HankBuck]

I’m a bit surprised that there are no snake shot cartridges for large bore rifles. Surely it would be pretty easy to do in a .458 Win Mag or Lott

@SRvet - I don’t think there is a need for snake shot and especially in a Big Bore rifle. If you see a Snake then there’s time to either walk away….or kill it with a stick or rock (maybe not a Mamba!) Plus, at least for me, I would never shoot that fine #12 shot down the bore of a good rifle.

It would be my luck , I’m about to rid the world of a 10’ mamba with snake shot in my .416 Rigby and a 50” buffalo stands up! I get excited and piss him off with a load of #12 snake shot to the shoulder!

 

[Doug Hamilton]

It would be my luck , I’m about to rid the world of a 10’ mamba with snake shot in my .416 Rigby and a 50” buffalo stands up! I get excited and piss him off with a load of #12 snake shot to the shoulder!

Not a "best case scenario" situation!" One of those times you say, "Oh darn, I wish I hadn't done that."