Andries Cilliers, a volunteer student from Aardvark Nature College, has joined Pinnacle

Conservation’s internship program in 2013, and is now currently busy with a very exciting

program. For most people it seems like the craziest project to take on, but Andries passion

for snakes drives this project. He is currently busy identifying snakes on the PetroSA Nature

Reserve, and taking frequent walks in the veld searching for snakes to identify. He has

already listed 53 known species of snakes on the reserve and he is going strong. The snakes

that he ID’s ranges from non-venomous to venomous snakes.
Andries is also busy setting up a presentation on these snakes, including do’s and don’ts

when a snake is spotted as well as first aid and medical treatment and he is passionate

about snake conservation and also understands the importance of education that goes

along with it. His love and passion for snakes is so tangible and the children love to listen

and interact with him. Thank you for your hard work and courage Andries. Andries has a

snake removal permit which enables him to assist with uninvited snakes. He will assist with

that and he can be reached on the following number: 044 601 3149 or 084 569 1510.