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Monday 10:00 - 17:00 Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00 Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00 Thursday 10:00 - 17:00 Friday 10:00 - 17:00 Saturday 10:00 - 17:00 Sunday 10:00 - 17:00

Perry's Bridge Reptile Park

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Hazyview - the Lowveld's ONLY reptile park! Crocodiles, snakes,spiders,lizards, tortoises,frogs - situated in a busy tourism centre.
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29/10/2024

Another enclosure damaged by a storm. Last summer it was our python cagess and now the Bosc Monitor enclosure. Thankfully she was still there when we arrived this morning.

26/10/2024

Last night our Puff Adder (Bitis arietans) shed her skin and is looking particularly lovely. I wish we could do the same 😀.

24/10/2024

Little known fact is that Hinge-back tortoises eat millipedes as part of their diet. This Eastern hinged-back tortoise (Kinixys zombensis) is busy trying out some chicken neck that was cut up for the Bosc Monitor.

23/10/2024

Our young Green Iguanas (Iguana iguana) enjoying their sun lamp on this overcast day. After a meal they have little pot bellies and look quite content.

19/10/2024

Some more pics of the kids from Buckridge Private School enjoying the Park and getting to touch one of our Bearded Dragons

15/10/2024

Today we had Buck Ridge Private school visit. Here Moris is explaining how snakes use vibration as a sense and then allowing them to touch a non venomous snake.

12/10/2024

Putting in grow lamps for the plants in the King Cobra and Green Mamba cage does take away from the natural feel. As long as the plants are healthy and our snakes enjoy it we'll get used to it 😁.

10/10/2024

Today we were invited to give a snake awareness talk at the University of Mpumalanga. Chilli boy, our male Burmese Python (Python bivittatus) stole the show. It's always a pleasure sharing our knowledge and getting rid of some myths and fears.

07/10/2024

Yesterday our albino Burmese Python (Python bivittatus) laid a clutch of eggs. We had an idea she was carrying but they arrived a bit sooner than expected. The male is nearby because of the heat lamp above so we will move the eggs to an incubator. They are classed as alien invasive species and a permit is required to keep them in our area.

02/09/2024

After a very cool and overcast few days Oom Len, our male Nile Crocodile (Crocodilus niloticus) is enjoying the sun.

25/07/2024

When trying the Green Mambas (Dendroaspis angusticeps) with food they all seemed very keen but only three of the four ate. Number four is photo shy 😀.

25/06/2024

Yesterday we said fair well to Kwanele. He has been with us as an intern, sponsored by SANBI since April last year. He is of to Esemvelo KZN Wildlife for the remainder of his internship and we wish him well for the future. Hopefully he will get to do his Masters degree he has been wanting to get started . Thanks for joining us.

24/06/2024

Not long after introducing the tree into her cage, the King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) went to investigate.

18/06/2024

Our Nile Monitor (Varanus niloticus) doesn't often use the branch but managed to sneak a photo before she went into the water.

01/06/2024

These 2 Schlegel's blind snakes (Afrotyphlops schlegelii) were brought into the park after being rescued near a road. Beautifully marked and coloured. They live underground and are normally only seen after heavy rains. We released them in the gardens here at the park.

21/05/2024

Our female albino Burmese Python (Python bivittatus) having a stretch in front of Jiro and Nkululeko, the roof repair men. Solly is their backup in case she gets too close 😁. They are having to stay in large containers while we sort out the ceilings that the tree broke.

18/05/2024

A slow-mo video where our West African Gaboon adder (Bitis gabonica) lashes a rat such speed and power amazing

13/05/2024

Not the greatest sight to see on a Monday morning just when you think you are getting on top of things .The branch fell during the night, smashed through the roof and into three of the cages. Luckily no animals were harmed or lost.

11/05/2024

Our Gumprecht's vipers ( Trimeresurus gumprexhti) after being sprayed with water which they drink. Beautiful snakes especially when the sun catches the droplets.

27/02/2024

Our Sailfin Dragon, Milo (Hydrosaurus microlophus) had a revamp of his cage. We added thicker branches and he seems very happy.

24/02/2024

I often post pictures of the Black Mambas (Dendroaspis polylepis) and here again is our big male who has just shed. A bit of a favourite because they just seem more aware of what's going on. "Waker" is a good Afrikaans word to use.

21/02/2024

Yesterday this little guy was found when turning on the garden tap and it got washed out. It's a Golden Leaf-folding frog (Afrixalus aureus) and only 15 mm long. We don't get to see them often so a nice surprise.

16/01/2024

The beautiful head of our Western Green Mamba (Dendroaspis viridis). Very different scales to our Eastern Green Mamba found on our tropical east coast of KwaZulu Natal.

10/01/2024

Another beautiful display animal we acquired recently is this Puff Adder (Bits arietans) originally from Togo, West Africa. Some of the longest records for this species are from Togo.

30/10/2023

Nolwazi keeping one of the Bearded dragons warm. From a boiling Saturday to a freezing Monday our poor animals don't know what's hit them.

Address

Perrys Bridge Tourist Centre
Hazyview
1242

Opening Hours

Monday	10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	10:00 - 17:00
Thursday	10:00 - 17:00
Friday	10:00 - 17:00
Saturday	10:00 - 17:00
Sunday	10:00 - 17:00

Website

http://www.perrysbridgereptilepark.co.za/

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Videos

West African Gaboon Adder

A slow-mo video where our West African Gaboon adder (Bitis gabonica) lashes a rat such speed and power amazing

A new home for our young male Reticulated Python.

During the cold winter nights our snakes that need it have their heaters on which gets quite expensive these days. Our Horned Adder (Bits caudalis) has a heat spot rather than a heater. Turned off during the night but on in the day. #mpumalanga #mpumalangatourism #lowveld #lowveldtourism #Hazyview #hazyviewtourism #welovereptiles #herpetology #perrysbridge #perrysbridgereptilepark #thingstodo #africainspiration #schooltours #education #opmyeish

Mating season for some. Our Black Mambas (Dendroaspis polylepis) have started. Many snakes mate in spring but some like these Mambas and in some areas Puff Adders (Bitis arietans) will mate into early winter. The action seen in the clip is called pre copulatory behaviour where the male has to stimulate the female. It looks a bit vigorous but hopping he pulls the right moves. #mpumalanga #mpumalangatourism #lowveld #lowveldtourism #Hazyview #hazyviewtourism #welovereptiles #herpetology #perrysbridge #perrysbridgereptilepark #thingstodo #africainspiration #schooltours #education

We are open over the Easter weekend and public holidays. Please come and join us and meet our very cool animals.#mpumalanga #mpumalangatourism #lowveld #lowveldtourism #Hazyview #hazyviewtourism #welovereptiles #herpetology #perrysbridge #perrysbridgereptilepark #thingstodo #africainspiration #schooltours #education

Rainbow, our male Reticulated Python out and about.#mpumalanga #mpumalangatourism #lowveld #lowveldtourism #Hazyview #hazyviewtourism #welovereptiles #herpetology #perrysbridge #perrysbridgereptilepark #thingstodo #africainspiration #schooltours #education

Heavy rain and strong winds last night. mpumalanga #mpumalangatourism #lowveld #lowveldtourism #Hazyview #hazyviewtourism #welovereptiles #herpetology #perrysbridge #perrysbridgereptilepark #thingstodo #africainspiration #schooltours #education

Feeding the Giant Bullfrogs

Another yummy meal for our Giant Bullfrogs (Pyxicephalus adspersus). 2 mice every Saturday during the warmer months keeps them happy. Guests are often surprised that they eat meat 😄. #mpumalanga #mpumalangatourism #lowveld #lowveldtourism #perrysbridge #perrysbridgereptilepark #hazyview #welovereptiles #herpetology #thingstodo #africainspiration #schooltour

I at last managed to video Diesel, our male American Alligator (Alligator mississipiensis) roaring. He normally stops as soon as we get close. They do this to advertise to females and keep other males out. #reptiles #herpetology #snakes #mpumalanga #tourism #southafrica #mpumalangatourism #lowveld #lowveldtourism #perrysbridge #perrysbridgereptilepark #Hazyview #thingstodo #schooltours #africainspiration

Horned Adder (Bitis caudalis) drooping young.

These little Horned adders ( Bits caudalis) are a fairly new arrival at the park. They had mated and were gravid on arrival. The 1st female dropped and none of the neonates survived the 1st night. This females young dropped today will hopefully fare better. There were 11 altogether and double the size I say in the video😬. #perrysbridgereptilepark #perrysbridge #welovereptiles #hazyview #africainspiration #thingstodo #schooltours

Strike of the Rhino Gaboon Adder (Bitis rhinoceros) #perrysbridge #perrysbridgereptilepark #welovereptiles #africainspiration #hazyview #thingstodo #schoolgroups

Once again watching our Rhino Gaboon Adder (Bitis rhinoceros) strike.

Lunch time for our big Retic (Python reticulatus).

Lunch time for our big Retic (Python reticulatus). Not used to chickens and taking a bit longer to get down.

Our Nile Crocodiles having a lazy afternoon.

Lazy afternoon at the croc pond. #perrysbridgereptilepark #perrysbridge #hazyview #welovereptiles #africainspiration #thingstodo

Girdled lizard (Cordylus sp.) harvesting water.

Yesterday Tom took a video of a girdled lizard (Cordylus sp.) showing how they harvest water. You can see the moisture spreading over the back. According to research several lizard species that live in arid areas have developed special abilities to collect water with their bodies' surfaces and to ingest the so collected moisture. This is called rain- or moisture-harvesting. ... Within this capillary system the water is transported to the mouth where it is ingested. #perrysbridge #perrysbridgereptilepark #Hazyview #welovereptiles #africainspiration #thingstodo