Fracture Posted March 7, 2012 Share Had a similar experience on the mine roads near Mooinooi (between Harties and Rustenburg) once. This was a cobra though. I was not paying attention and it was rearing its head by the time I saw it, obviously too late to swerve. I am still not sure whether the snake struck at me, but I hit some part of it with my shoe. Slammed on the brakes. Snake was missing. New shorts needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianMTB Posted March 7, 2012 Share Good grief, how far in the field were you ? Not that far thankfully, it was near the end of the stage. I thought a lot afterwards about what would happen if one was alone far out on a trail with Mamba bite - I guess it would be tickets. Had a similar experience on the mine roads near Mooinooi (between Harties and Rustenburg) once. This was a cobra though. I was not paying attention and it was rearing its head by the time I saw it, obviously too late to swerve. I am still not sure whether the snake struck at me, but I hit some part of it with my shoe. Slammed on the brakes. Snake was missing. New shorts needed. Wow! That is close! I've never heard of anyone being bitten while on a bike - I wonder if it is possible, even if you do run it over? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted March 7, 2012 Share Not that far thankfully, it was near the end of the stage. I thought a lot afterwards about what would happen if one was alone far out on a trail with Mamba bite - I guess it would be tickets. Wow! That is close! I've never heard of anyone being bitten while on a bike - I wonder if it is possible, even if you do run it over?What I meant was where a bouts in the field were you, I am flippen glad we missed it I would have soiled my bibs six love. Edited March 7, 2012 by none Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted March 7, 2012 Share Not that far thankfully, it was near the end of the stage. I thought a lot afterwards about what would happen if one was alone far out on a trail with Mamba bite - I guess it would be tickets. Wow! That is close! I've never heard of anyone being bitten while on a bike - I wonder if it is possible, even if you do run it over? I would say yes if you are going slow enough and you ride over it there is a distinct possibility of being bitten.Suggest you practise your bunny hopping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianMTB Posted March 7, 2012 Share What I meant was where a bouts in the field were you, I am flippen glad we missed it I would have soiled my bibs six love. It was day two, so my guess is somewhere near the back. You were probably already having a beer and taking in the lovely sight of those bike washers Edit = typo Edited March 7, 2012 by BrianMTB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forkie Posted March 7, 2012 Share Not that far thankfully, it was near the end of the stage. I thought a lot afterwards about what would happen if one was alone far out on a trail with Mamba bite - I guess it would be tickets. Wow! That is close! I've never heard of anyone being bitten while on a bike - I wonder if it is possible, even if you do run it over? I think there may be more chance of the bike being bitten. The snake probably wont be able to tell the difference and will go for the closest point - the wheels maybe. Anyway this what I keep telling myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkerr Posted March 7, 2012 Share Buddy of mine had close encounter with Cape Cobra at Oak Valley, and another friend ran close by a Puff Adder at Lebanon. I'd sh*t myself for sure, so very glad I missed both of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted March 7, 2012 Share It was day two, so my guess is somewhere near the back. You were probably already having a beer and taking in the lovely sight of those bike washers Edit = typoThey had me shaking like a honeymoon tril Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDee Posted March 7, 2012 Share At least it wasn't this chap(these chaps?)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pezulu Posted March 7, 2012 Share The black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) does have a narrow hood, that it can inflate when threatened, alarmed or as a threat display.The boomslang (Dispholidus typus) also has a type of hood, that it can inflate, often showing a contrasting colour between the scales. The hoods are not of the classic cobra type, but rather a ballooning of the throat area, with the mamba hood being more pronounced and slightly flatter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted March 8, 2012 Share I had to veer my line on the road as a Cape Cobra was suntanning on the shoulder just outside Stellenbosch towards Polkadraai.I nearly got a snake bite :-)) as it was camouflaged against the tarmac. It was one big Mamma! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weight Weenie Posted March 8, 2012 Share Ran past a Mozam spitting cobra in Groenkloof a while back. It was on the red part of the hiking trail in the "valley floor" area near the tar road.It must have been next the trail as I just heared a rustle next to me and kept running but looked back to see it rearing up a meter or so behind me. Tried taking a pic but it was very fuzzy. I keep telling myself it was the low light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurora Posted March 8, 2012 Share We see them often in the EMBA routes through the Sugar farms in KZn and also seen a few at Giba Gorge. Friend of mine rode over one coming down the gravity run and just kept riding... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Keep Pedaling Posted March 8, 2012 Share My friend rode super close to a black Mamba doing the Golden Gate pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motard660 Posted March 22, 2012 Share I was cycling with a mate of mine at Virginia Trails yesterday. About 15 km into the ride, I heard this hissssss sound next to with my mate on my tail. As I look, I just saw this huge black Mamba about a meter from me and with his front body about a meter in the air. Due to the long grass, could not see how long he was, but was about as thick as my wrist. From that sise I presume he was BIG and not something to make friends with. As I went passed, he start sailing in the opposite direction lowering his head slowly. I stopped a few meters later, just to get all my brackets and bearings in order and to make sure my pants is still fine! Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ysterkas Posted March 22, 2012 Share Had a run in with a Rinkhals once they also have a "hood" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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