Most dangerous snakes found in South Africa: Black mamba, Cape cobra, and other silent killers in the wild

South Africa’s landscapes carry a quiet tension that rarely makes itself obvious at first glance. Grasslands that look open ...
Phys.org

One of Africa's most widespread snakes could be an agricultural hero in disguise

New research from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, has revealed that puff adders (Bitis arietans) can be highly efficient at controlling rodent populations that ...

Risk of snakebites increasing as reptiles adapt to changing world, says study

Research led by WHO predicts hotter climate will lead to more contact between humans and venomous snakes ...
The Conversation

Fossil snake traces: another world‑first find on South Africa’s Cape south coast

Puff adders leave linear, sometimes slightly undulating traces. EcoPrint/Shutterstock Snakes are familiar, distinctive – and often feared – reptiles. And they’ve been around for a long time: body ...