I caught a beautiful male Boomslang close to Clifton 1st beach. If you’ve ever wondered how quickly these snakes can move then you don’t want to miss this 
Boomslang are usually relatively placid and inoffensive snakes. In fact, many people have lived with boomslang in their gardens and roofs for years without issues. This particular snake, while not striking once, was clearly a little distressed and very alert.
I’m always amazed at just how quickly boomslang move through the trees. They really are a masterpiece of evolution and I feel privileged to be able to get sightings like this one.
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Grant
Field Officer at Endangered Wildlife Trust
Hi and welcome to the site! I'm a conservationist by profession, a wannabe herpetologist and the creator of Cape Snake Conservation. I believe that fear can be overcome and that balance between man and beast can be achieved. My mission is the snake.
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