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Be Aware Of The
Creepy Crawlies
Considering that we are located in the middle of the bush, all of these creatures occur naturally in our area. We are in their space, we leave them be (except for ticks, flies and mosquitoes, you can squish those!)
Here’s a list of some of them:
TICKS
Unfortunately they do occur on our property. Jackal are the biggest carriers of ticks in the area. Please treat your dogs for ticks before you come to the lodge and after your visit. We do have a bath with tick shampoo that you are welcome to use after your walks. "Julian's Jacuzzi" as we've named it, is free to use and is located to the left of the Library.
SPIDERS
There's a plethora of beautiful (and harmless) spiders at the lodge. Please don't squish them. They are harmless. Call us if you are worried about any spider. Here's a picture of a beautiful Female Masked Vlei Spider.
SNAKES
Although it is not a common occurrence, we do get snakes at the Lodge. Skaap Stekers, Mole Snakes, Common Night Adder and Rinkhals are the most common. The latter being the most venomous. Please do not corner a snake, it will attack. Rather walk away quickly and call the lodge manager for assistance.
WOODLICE
These crustaceans are harmless creatures, and don’t present any health risks to humans or animals. Due to the close proximity of the forest, these little Roly Poly goggos are fairly abundant and provide an excellent food source for ground foraging birds.
LADY BUGS
These crustaceans are harmless creatures, and don’t present any health risks to humans or animals. Due to the close proximity of the forest, these little Roly Poly goggos are fairly abundant and provide an excellent food source for ground foraging birds.