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Mole Snake Encounter at Grootbos Foundation

Mole Snake Encounter at Grootbos Foundation

Grootbos Foundation

Mole Snake Encounter at Grootbos Foundation

Meet Yolanda, one of the skilled Grootbos Field Rangers, expertly handling an impressive mole snake! As part of a dedicated team working full-time within the fynbos reserve, Yolanda helps manage roads, trails, fire breaks, and more, ensuring the conservation of this unique landscape.

During spring, snakes like this mole snake often bask in the sunshine, making them more likely to be encountered. Thanks to extensive training, the team knows how to safely and respectfully handle snakes, recognizing their crucial role in the ecosystem. Yolanda's approach embodies Grootbos Foundation's commitment to conservation and a deep appreciation for nature.

Mole snakes, despite their size, are non-venomous and harmless to humans. Their favorite meals include golden moles and small rodents, which they catch by burrowing and constricting. Even Carly, Grootbos’ expert entomologist, seized the chance to learn how to handle this incredible creature!

At Grootbos, every day is a chance to connect with and protect the wild beauty of the fynbos. 

Mole Snake Encounter at Grootbos Foundation

Grootbos Foundation

Grootbos Foundation is a registered non-profit organisation in Gansbaai committed to conserving the Cape Floral Kingdom and uplifting the communities that reside within it. The foundation protects more than 22,200ha of fynbos landscape and biodiversity on Grootbos Private Nature Reserve and the Walk...

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