{"id":18004,"date":"2021-11-17T14:00:06","date_gmt":"2021-11-17T19:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.qa.caorda.com\/blog\/?p=15315"},"modified":"2023-07-05T12:23:32","modified_gmt":"2023-07-05T17:23:32","slug":"urban-vipers-3-the-black-mambas-of-durban-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/fr\/blog\/urban-vipers-3-the-black-mambas-of-durban-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Urban Vipers 3: The black mambas of Durban, South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-9t8o0xg-ebff66717c13a24eea8dff2bfa07ac58 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  blog-inner avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-18004'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lftbdvb9-e849c051491ae88913bbd13ad178e438\">\n.avia-image-container.av-lftbdvb9-e849c051491ae88913bbd13ad178e438 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-lftbdvb9-e849c051491ae88913bbd13ad178e438 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-lftbdvb9-e849c051491ae88913bbd13ad178e438 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  inner-blog-banner-full-width-img'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-37779 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-37779 avia_image ' src='https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/blackmamba-1-300x300.jpg' alt='' title='blackmamba'  height=\"300\" width=\"300\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lftbeuoy-3af38caa0372ed2e1ab2b45de92e01a3 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>A black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis). Photo: Nick Evans (<a href=\"https:\/\/nickevans.co.za\/\">Home \u2013 KZN Amphibian &amp; Reptile Conservation (nickevans.co.za<\/a>))<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lftbcudo-e63abec73732b9c572c75e531275a375\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-lftbcudo-e63abec73732b9c572c75e531275a375{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-lftbcudo-e63abec73732b9c572c75e531275a375 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-lftbcudo-e63abec73732b9c572c75e531275a375 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-lftbcudo-e63abec73732b9c572c75e531275a375 av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_post_metadata '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Urban Vipers 3: The black mambas of Durban, South Africa<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-9eoma9g-8510b91a334f4432af2785349d027e6a\">\n#top .av-post-metadata-container.av-9eoma9g-8510b91a334f4432af2785349d027e6a{\nfont-size:16px;\n}\n#top .av-post-metadata-container.av-9eoma9g-8510b91a334f4432af2785349d027e6a .av-post-metadata-container-inner{\nfont-size:16px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-post-metadata-container av-9eoma9g-8510b91a334f4432af2785349d027e6a av-metadata-container-align-left  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_heading  avia-builder-el-last  av-metadata-container-1'><div class='av-post-metadata-container-inner'><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-meta-content\"><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-published\"><span class=\"av-metadata-before av-metadata-before-published\">Posted on<\/span><span class=\"av-post-metadata-published-date\" >novembre 17, 2021<\/span><\/span><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-separator\"><\/span><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-author\"  itemprop=\"author\" ><span class=\"av-metadata-before av-metadata-before-author\">by<\/span><span class=\"av-post-metadata-author-link\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/fr\/blog\/author\/ojibway-massasauga-rattlesnake-team\/\"  rel=\"author\">Ojibway Massasauga<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-separator\"><\/span><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-category\"><span class=\"av-metadata-before av-metadata-before-categories\">|<\/span><span class=\"av-post-metadata-category-link\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/fr\/blog\/category\/news-and-events\/\" >News and Events<\/a><\/span>, <span class=\"av-post-metadata-category-link\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/fr\/blog\/project\/ojibway-prairie-reptile-recovery\/\" >Ojibway Prairie Reptile Recovery<\/a><\/span>, <span class=\"av-post-metadata-category-link\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/fr\/species\/urban-vipers\/\" >Urban Vipers<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section av-7ix4s6s-9a67bbf6063f7a0b70421d7cde5786ec main_color avia-section-no-padding avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  blog-inner avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-18004'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6zht110-1deb6bddb37c84f841be880f3112bd29\">\n.flex_column.av-6zht110-1deb6bddb37c84f841be880f3112bd29{\nbackground-color:#f8fbf4;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6zht110-1deb6bddb37c84f841be880f3112bd29 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-6  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  light-section first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lftbfaow-f2da74783b34a3658b11589482c76a28 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h5><em>The black mamba. You may have heard this snake described as \u2018aggressive\u2019, \u2018massive\u2019, \u2018terrifying\u2019, or \u2018deadly\u2019. Cultural beliefs about this snake have given it a reputation as a cold-blooded killer \u2013 one who will stalk you in the streets, or who will enter your home and lie in wait to strike while you climb into bed at night. These myths \u2013 and they are just myths \u2013 have sadly led to black mambas being unjustly persecuted. The truth is that they do have a highly potent venom, and are frequently cited as one of the deadliest snakes in the world. However, like other snakes, this species has no interest in picking a fight with humans; they simply want to survive.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_3'  class='avia-section av-nbo0c4-e143f4f4303b1c2f3ec7a349e2749e54 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  species-inner-content-intro-wrapper avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-18004'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6bs5pv8-cf55f43334e47023b3a73a728d536630 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-9  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-5se9ek4-2813c9e4befedd99b1128b2f6631da07 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h5>The Species<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lftbfuwp-28f2114200d9264674be4d22b363a997 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) is a wide-ranging species, found in at least 22 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. These snakes prefer dry habitat such as arid woodland, valleys, rocky hills, and savannah. They are large and grow quickly, capable of reaching 2m in length by their first birthday, and typically up to 3 m at full maturity \u2013 although one measuring 4.4m was found in Zimbabwe! In contrast to its aggressive reputation, the black mamba is a shy snake which uses threat displays and its infamous speed (up to 20 kph!) to avoid conflict. If cornered, a black mamba will rear upwards, expand its \u2018hood\u2019 much like a cobra, and show the inky-black mouth from which it gets its name. Though their neurotoxic venom is deadly, bites are rare, and quick medical treatment will usually result in a full recovery. In this blog\u2019s focus city of Durban, there has not been a fatality in over 6 years \u2013 impressive, considering the city\u2019s large population of both humans and snakes!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-5ic5kfo-12e4199ec572807b89441e6e9e387554 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lftbgmvs-6cba598c7d546116b3ac4d99439104fd '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h5>The Locale<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lftbgz00-fe3c5b6f3859a7146aa5814baf15ee24 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Durban is one of the largest cities in South Africa, with a human population of approx. 3.7 million as of 2018. The Port of Durban is one of the largest commercial ports in the world; sugar is one of the main exports of South Africa, and most of this is produced in KwaZulu-Natal province, where Durban is located. The city\u2019s climate, beaches, and big game reserves make it a popular tourist destination year-round.<\/p>\n<p>Durban has been listed as the second greenest city in the world by HUGSI. The region has 35 nature reserves and managed natural parks, and a total green space cover of 60%. With so much natural space spread throughout the city, the chance of human-wildlife interactions is high. At least 25 species of snake can be found in the Greater Durban Area, 12 of which are venomous. In addition to the black mamba, a lucky herpetologist may be able to find several other infamous snake species in the Durban area, including the Mozambique spitting cobra, boomslang, and puff adder.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lftbhrp1-f9d47c777544349fe83d925f18894cbb\">\n.avia-image-container.av-lftbhrp1-f9d47c777544349fe83d925f18894cbb img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-lftbhrp1-f9d47c777544349fe83d925f18894cbb .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-lftbhrp1-f9d47c777544349fe83d925f18894cbb av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-37783 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-37783 avia_image ' src='https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/810px-DurbanN3-aerial-1.jpg' alt='' title='810px-DurbanN3-aerial'  height=\"1080\" width=\"810\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lftbi8io-59efb660c514edf5d1b8736ed106c49f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>An aerial view of Durban and its highway. Photo: Andres de Wet<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-feu8j8-4da648f2d57d4a4428a18fe5e526c888 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lftbjgzq-714f29bfb192d2a824546ff82eec15e7 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h5>The Methods<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lftbjo2d-e8ad51a775ece1537ef9b0a4defc57b6 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Amphibian &amp; Reptile Conservation was established in 2015 to advocate for snakes, spread knowledge, prevent potentially dangerous human-snake conflicts, and change people\u2019s perception of these fascinating animals. This program has produced photo guides for the snakes and frogs of Durban, and one<a href=\"https:\/\/www.durban.gov.za\/City_Services\/development_planning_management\/environmental_planning_climate_protection\/Publications\/Documents\/UnderstandingSnakes.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> free book on understanding snakes<\/a>. Snake awareness talks and identification sessions are provided to children and adults alike, and Nick Evans \u2013 head of the program \u2013 conducts snake rescues to remove snakes that have wandered into people\u2019s homes and translocate them elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p>Snake rescues are one of the busiest parts of this program, with multiple calls for removals coming in on an eventful day \u2013 if the weather is right, Evans says he might get as many as 25 calls in a week! And not just for black mambas; green mambas, Mozambique spitting cobras, and even the harmless spotted bush snake are just a few of the many species people call in about. These rescues keep both people and snakes safe, while creating an opportunity for data collection! KZN Amphibian &amp; Reptile Conservation records the location of all black mamba sightings, and those that are captured are measured, weighed, and sexed. In addition, in collaboration with the Association of Reptile Keepers (ARK-KZN), 51 black mambas have been micro-chipped to provide insight on their movement and growth. Most black mambas are found near the perimeter of natural areas; as green space is slowly cut back, these animals head into the city in search of food like mice and rats, which are attracted to garbage left out by people. Once captured, the black mambas are released back into a nearby nature reserve. The snake translocations are also used as outreach opportunities, where small groups are invited to attend the release and see the snake up close.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lftbk97d-0e524993ad10b64114b206c22f963cc7\">\n.avia-image-container.av-lftbk97d-0e524993ad10b64114b206c22f963cc7 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-lftbk97d-0e524993ad10b64114b206c22f963cc7 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-lftbk97d-0e524993ad10b64114b206c22f963cc7 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-37780 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-37780 avia_image ' src='https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Black-Mamber-Rescue-1.jpg' alt='' title='Black-Mamber-Rescue'  height=\"631\" width=\"947\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lftbkkhx-bbced9c19bb27fe03b817ebc01565ebb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Nick Evans and a group of happy onlookers with a rescued black mamba in Durban. Photo: Snake Removals \u2013 KZN Amphibian &amp; Reptile Conservation (nickevans.co.za)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lftbl28h-490310ed1ccb7600a52efa821cc8b15a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Snakes are animals that have been feared by people since the dawn of time\u2026 Apart from the terror associated with snakes, there is very little education about them. In schools, all that\u2019s really covered on snakes is that they\u2019re a reptile with scales. This does nothing to help people understand snakes better and to overcome their fear and misunderstanding.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Nick Evans<\/strong> &#8211; Founder, KsaZulu-Natal (KZN Amphibian &amp; Reptile Conservation<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-3r128qc-bd27f6e92206e994709f1bf5b8c7b758 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-23  el_after_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lftbnl74-5319146952bdd0e64990e9098f532b91 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h5>Final Thoughts<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lftbntqi-335df73979f7047132f32925191ed96c '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Many people around the world live near or alongside dangerous animals, not just snakes. There are conflicts between humans and bears, wolves, tigers, and lions each year \u2013 and yet it seems that snakes are most often depicted as evil or deceitful. Perhaps providing people with education and positive experiences are effective ways to slowly change such deeply-ingrained beliefs about snakes, and, in turn, to help people and snakes peacefully coexist. Nick Evans, along with fellow herpetologist Cormac Price, have been studying black mambas in Durban to gain a better understanding of human-snake conflict. Their work has highlighted the need for education and further research into preventing these conflicts \u2013 not just in Durban, but in other cities worldwide.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lftcas3z-513ebee236c425351bdc2ec8fea06946 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Durban finds itself in a very unique position as a city with over 3.5 million resident citizens and a stable population of both the world\u2019s second longest venomous snake and a spitting cobra species. Yet there have been no recorded human fatalities within the city since before 2015! This makes Durban an incredible research site as a way to understand the behaviour of urban snakes, how they avoid human confrontation, and how they and the people of Durban react when they come into contact with one another\u2026 [Durban] could become a leading example to other cities with resident populations of potentially dangerous snake species.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Cormac Price <\/strong> &#8211; Herpetologist<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_4'  class='avia-section av-3m2174k-60802e18b6a41e9022d8a38851d8f602 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  species-inner-content-intro-wrapper avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry 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class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/blog\/urban-vipers-the-prairie-rattlesnakes-of-lethbridge\/\" class='avia_image '  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label='prairierettler'><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-37678 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-37678 avia_image ' src='https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/prairierettler.jpg' alt='' title='prairierettler'  height=\"534\" width=\"800\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lftbska0-cd417c16481234cd54ff695fa4237362 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><a href=\"https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/blog\/urban-vipers-the-prairie-rattlesnakes-of-lethbridge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Urban Vipers 1: The Prairie Rattlesnakes of Lethbridge<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-2m4vp78-4d1e3beb13a384973522d06efe134edc av_one_third  avia-builder-el-31  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lftbuakk-0b5e973a1981c6181754c0a0ad0ea609\">\n.avia-image-container.av-lftbuakk-0b5e973a1981c6181754c0a0ad0ea609 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-lftbuakk-0b5e973a1981c6181754c0a0ad0ea609 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-lftbuakk-0b5e973a1981c6181754c0a0ad0ea609 av-styling- av-img-linked avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-32  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/blog\/urban-vipers-2-rattlesnakes-of-osoyoos-bc\/\" class='avia_image '  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label='1620px-Crotalus_oreganus_oreganus_sACRAMENTO_1_of_1-980x653'><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-37677 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-37677 avia_image ' src='https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/1620px-Crotalus_oreganus_oreganus_sACRAMENTO_1_of_1-980x653-1.jpg' alt='' title='1620px-Crotalus_oreganus_oreganus_sACRAMENTO_1_of_1-980x653'  height=\"653\" width=\"980\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lftbtdja-a1b32fd6a8d8d1f40c7ee5ee8282c246 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><a href=\"https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/blog\/urban-vipers-2-rattlesnakes-of-osoyoos-bc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Urban Vipers 2: Western Rattlesnakes of Osoyos, BC<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-219gilw-1c9ea40f421ee631e86568eed3832b71 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-34  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_textblock  flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lftbx580-270f5b9cded290e01f70a7f702a7c8cb\">\n.avia-image-container.av-lftbx580-270f5b9cded290e01f70a7f702a7c8cb img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-lftbx580-270f5b9cded290e01f70a7f702a7c8cb .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-lftbx580-270f5b9cded290e01f70a7f702a7c8cb av-styling- av-img-linked avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-35  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/blog\/urban-vipers-4-the-jararacas-of-sao-paulo-brazil\/\" class='avia_image '  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label='jararaca'><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-37676 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-37676 avia_image ' src='https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/jararaca-1.jpg' alt='' title='jararaca'  height=\"373\" width=\"497\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lftbv3gq-bc485fe976a5f79067ae50b8113af4ef '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><a href=\"https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/blog\/urban-vipers-the-prairie-rattlesnakes-of-lethbridge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Urban Vipers 4: The jararacas of S\u00e3o Paulo, Brazil<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lftc0y9a-1c2179f711d698ae5d2d3e3d39e1cee8 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>For more information:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.durban.gov.za\/City_Services\/development_planning_management\/environmental_planning_climate_protection\/Publications\/Documents\/UnderstandingSnakes.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Understanding Snakes \u2013 a free eBook<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bereamail.co.za\/189390\/durban-a-prime-location-for-study-of-urban-snake-behaviour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Durban a prime location for study of urban snake behaviour | Berea Mail<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nickevans.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KZN Amphibian &amp; Reptile Conservation<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ark-kzn.co.za\/?page_id=41\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Association of Reptile Keepers<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_5'  class='avia-section av-1l6tbro-bb2d1cc45695b9b79f7db84a6db04ad4 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-38  el_after_av_section  avia-builder-el-last  blog-inner avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-18004'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1b2qrck-8446018c91c9303017a72c1d5671b05c av_one_full  avia-builder-el-39  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  author-section first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lftc240u-659c44063287112e3e9b4ca1e4387419 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Kelly Antaya<\/h3>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: left;\">Field Technician \u2013 Ojibway Prairie Reptile Recovery<\/h5>\n<p>Kelly started working with Wildlife Preservation Canada as an intern, and is now a field technician. She has worked in reptile conservation throughout Ontario, and has also assisted on population studies of skinks and snakes on islands in northern Madagascar. Kelly is a graduate of Fleming College, where she received her diploma in ecosystem management.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lftc2hcb-f5c5b73bcfdf4bff23e0edeb3c1ffac2\">\n.avia-image-container.av-lftc2hcb-f5c5b73bcfdf4bff23e0edeb3c1ffac2 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-lftc2hcb-f5c5b73bcfdf4bff23e0edeb3c1ffac2 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-lftc2hcb-f5c5b73bcfdf4bff23e0edeb3c1ffac2 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-41  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  author-pic'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-37782 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-37782 avia_image ' src='https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Kelly-for-web-300x300.jpg' alt='' title='Kelly-for-web'  height=\"300\" width=\"300\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-wmg1sk-6c657a1b889d80a4e682f4423900ff62 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-42  el_after_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-last  author-section first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lftc3hbr-d6b629aeb8cf451cf8cc0f9d3a664d88 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Jonathan Choquette<\/h3>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: left;\">Lead Biologist \u2013 Ojibway Prairie Reptile Recovery Program<\/h5>\n<p>Jonathan manages the recovery program for the Ojibway population of the massasauga rattlesnake in Southern Ontario. Jonathan\u2019s research interests lie in the field of urban herpetology, having studied both biology and landscape architecture at the University of Guelph. Jonathan has authored or co-authored numerous reports and publications about the conservation of Canadian reptiles and amphibians in urban environments.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lftc4zc2-ea4ac7f0b83d1b47c317a04c071d8576\">\n.avia-image-container.av-lftc4zc2-ea4ac7f0b83d1b47c317a04c071d8576 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-lftc4zc2-ea4ac7f0b83d1b47c317a04c071d8576 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-lftc4zc2-ea4ac7f0b83d1b47c317a04c071d8576 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-44  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  author-pic'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-36818 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-36818 avia_image ' src='https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/J-Choqu-300x300.jpg' alt='Jonathan Choquette' title='J-Choqu'  height=\"300\" width=\"300\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":36,"featured_media":37779,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10,257,263],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18004","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-and-events","category-ojibway-prairie-reptile-recovery","category-urban-vipers","project-ojibway-prairie-reptile-recovery","specific-species-urban-vipers"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - 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