Western Cape snake handler succumbs to snouted cobra bite

Rico Pentz (39), founder of Helderberg Wildlife Rescue and Anti Animal Cruelty, passed away after being bitten by a snouted cobra last week. Pentz was taken to the care unit at Mediclinic Vergelegen on Wednesday evening, where he received eight doses of antivenom. He was moved to Tygerberg Hospital on Friday and sadly passed away on Monday. Also read: SANParks … Continue reading Western Cape snake handler succumbs to snouted cobra bite