Shed Happens: A Surprise in the Fynbos!

Shed Happens: A Surprise in the Fynbos!

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Shed Happens: A Surprise in the Fynbos!

Look Closely...

Our Grootbos Environmental Centre team spotted something in the fynbos this week. At first, it looked like a snake resting in the sun...

…but take a second look - it’s just the old skin, left behind like a jacket on a hook! The fit got a little tight.

Did you know? Most snakes shed their skin 2 to 4 times a year. Younger snakes shed more often - sometimes every two weeks - while older ones may only shed twice a year.

Nature always has a story to tell!

Shed Happens: A Surprise in the Fynbos!

Grootbos Foundation

Grootbos Foundation is a registered non-profit organisation in Gansbaai dedicated to conserving the Cape Floral Kingdom while uplifting the communities that call it home. The foundation protects over 22,200 hectares of fynbos and biodiversity across Grootbos Private Nature Reserve and the Walker Bay...

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