Dangerous Creatures - Ushaka Marine World. Durban, SA.

BlueTongueDan · 05-14-12, 01:42 PM

Wasnt too sure where to put this, but decided as the majority are venomous snakes, I would put it here

Please move it, if needed.

Anyway, while out in South Africa, I unfortunatly didnt get to see any wild snakes which was pretty gutting

but I was really pleased to find this place!

Heres a select few of the photos I got while there, I have more on my FB account if anyone would like to see the rest

BlueTongueDan · 05-14-12, 01:43 PM

BlueTongueDan · 05-14-12, 01:44 PM

Biiig Mamba

SnakeyJay · 05-14-12, 01:53 PM

Wow... I bet u had a great time

MoreliAddict · 05-14-12, 01:53 PM

The mamba is the prettiest, and that baby crocodile is the cutest.

Will0W783 · 05-14-12, 02:09 PM

Awesome photos! Thanks for posting them.

Rogue628 · 05-14-12, 02:11 PM

That baby croc is adorable!

What's the lizard that looks like it's wearing lipstick and making a kissy face? I don't think I've seen one before.

Out of the venomous ones, the viper is my favorite

BlueTongueDan · 05-14-12, 02:24 PM

Thanks for the comments! I had a greeat time there, spent ages looking around haha.
I think the Puff Adder was my favorite, seeing as they're one of my favorite snake species anyway

Rogue628, is it the last lizard? 2nd photo in last post? If so, its a Plumed Basilisk, otherwise known as the Jesus Christ lizard

Rogue628 · 05-14-12, 02:27 PM

That's the one! Thanks!

And thanks for sharing pictures of your visit

alessia55 · 05-14-12, 03:23 PM

Woah the gaboon viper is awesome!!

Ivalynfyre · 05-14-12, 03:35 PM

What is that spiky lizard, under the tegu picture? It's cute. I also like the burmese pythons, although I didn't notice the albino until my third or fourth look..

BlueTongueDan · 05-15-12, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rogue628

That's the one! Thanks!

And thanks for sharing pictures of your visit

No problem

Quote:

Originally Posted by alessia55

Woah the gaboon viper is awesome!!

They were amazing! I was staring at the big female for aggges and then noticed there was a male in there too! And the small Gabby in one of the photos was one of their offspring

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivalynfyre

What is that spiky lizard, under the tegu picture? It's cute. I also like the burmese pythons, although I didn't notice the albino until my third or fourth look..

Now you've got me... I honestly cant remember. Hopefully someone here might no

The Burms were really cool!

Norm66 · 05-15-12, 05:49 AM

Awesome pics. How was SA as a holiday spot? I've always been interested in the place. I've met a few people from there and they've all been really friendly and interesting people with really cool accents.

BlueTongueDan · 05-15-12, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norm66

Awesome pics. How was SA as a holiday spot? I've always been interested in the place. I've met a few people from there and they've all been really friendly and interesting people with really cool accents.

Thank you!
I really enjoyed my time in SA. I stayed in a place called Durban which is quite a built up place, but had nice nature reserves etc.
It was quite daunting at first, but after about a week, I felt quite at home.
Id love to go again, but visit Cape Town and the Kruger park.
Weather was awesome, especially seeing as it was just coming onto their winter!
All the people seemed quite friendly! Though some areas looked quite spooky but you get that everywhere you go.

Ummm, so yea, its an amazing place! Id definatly recommend it

Caylan · 05-15-12, 05:49 PM

Baby gabs have to be one of the cutest things on the planet, I want to see a baby rhino viper now