136 | Venomous Snakes in South Africa

Dr. Jenkins sits down with Dr. Hiral Naik, Research and
Conservation Manager for Save the Snakes, for a fascinating
discussion on venomous snakes and human-wildlife conflict in
South Africa. Based in South Africa, Hiral recently completed her
PhD on the ecology of venomous snakes and the dynamics of human
snakebite incidents. The conversation begins with an overview of
South Africa’s geography, climate, and the resulting distribution
of its diverse venomous snake species. Hiral shares insights into
the natural history and behavior of species like the Puff Adder
and Mozambique Spitting Cobra, before diving into the complex
issue of snakebite and how species ecology affects its prevalence
and severity.


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