Critter Chronicles

08/05/2026

Today we celebrate 100 incredible years of Sir David Attenborough — a man whose voice, passion, and dedication brought the wonders of the natural world into millions of homes across the globe. 🌍🦁🪶

For more than seven decades, Sir David has inspired generations through groundbreaking documentaries such as Planet Earth, The Blue Planet, and David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet. His storytelling changed the way humanity sees wildlife, conservation, and our responsibility toward the planet.

Through his remarkable work, Sir David not only showcased the beauty of nature, but also became one of the world’s strongest voices for conservation, climate awareness, and protecting biodiversity for future generations. His documentaries helped millions understand the fragile balance of life on Earth and inspired people around the world to care more deeply for our planet.

From all of us at Critter Chronicles — thank you for a lifetime of education, inspiration, and unwavering passion for the natural world.

Happy 100th Birthday, Sir David Attenborough.
Your legacy will live on for generations to come. 🐘🌿🎥

27/04/2026

22/02/2026

There is a truth about conservation that many people do not want to hear.
Nature is not protected by opinions.
It is protected by people willing to work when others sleep.
Tonight there were animals that needed to be moved.
Animals that were feared before they were understood.
Animals that were not trying to harm anyone.
And there were fences cut open by hands that did not care about life.
Poaching is not survival.
It is destruction disguised as opportunity.
The veld remembers footprints.
The wind carries stories of what happened in the dark.
I do not negotiate with the idea that wildlife is disposable.
Crocs are not monsters.
Snakes are not enemies.
Bees are not attackers.
Ignorance is the real danger to Africa’s wildlife.
If you come for the animals…
Know that someone is coming for the truth.
🐍 we protect what others fear.

21/01/2026

URGENT SUPPORT NEEDED FOR HW BOTHA
The Critter Chronicles team is urgently asking our community to please help one of our own.
Our dear friend HW Botha is currently in hospital after suffering a collapsed lung and is fighting for his life. A critical medical procedure must be done urgently, and the financial burden is significant.
We are sharing the official Harties FM post below, which contains the verified attorney trust banking details for donations.
👉 Please use the payment reference: HW Botha
Every donation, no matter the amount, goes directly towards making this life-saving procedure possible.
If you are unable to donate, please share this post. Visibility is just as powerful as funding right now.
This is one of those moments where community truly matters. Let us stand together and help where it counts most.
Thank you for your support, your prayers, and your willingness to act.
🤍🙏

20/01/2026

We had a brilliant time at Nature-I-Am this past Saturday. What an incredible space that truly celebrates curiosity, learning, and a love for the natural world. Spot some of your favourites from the Critter Chronicles crew in this video as we shared stories, facts, and a few up close moments with some very special critters.
Thank you to the Nature-I-Am team for having us and for capturing these moments so beautifully. Keep exploring, keep learning, and most importantly, keep loving wildlife. 🐍🌿

10/12/2025

Give your guests an unforgettable bushveld experience.

Our educational reptile shows bring real wildlife knowledge, safe interaction and a touch of adventure straight to your lodge. Perfect for families, team builds and nature lovers who want more than the usual weekend break. Book the wild, not the ordinary.

03/12/2025

Even on our off days, the Critter Chronicles team stays committed to making a difference. While we usually spend our time rescuing snakes, relocating wildlife and educating communities, today Jac-Louis took a moment to help humans too.

This is his 30th time donating blood. Thirty times choosing to save a life. Thirty times proving that conservation starts with compassion, whether it has scales or skin.

We are proud of the work we do out in the field, but we are just as proud of the quiet moments where we choose kindness without any cameras, crowds or critters.

Here is to making the world a little safer, one rescue and one donation at a time.

30/11/2025

Late this evening, our team received an urgent call out from the community of Sonop near Brits. Residents had spotted a black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) moving close to their homes, and as anyone in South Africa knows, this is not a snake you take chances with.

Jac Louis Horn responded immediately. Working in night conditions is never simple, but dealing with one of Africa’s fastest and most highly venomous snakes after dark raises the stakes even more. With steady hands, focused timing, and years of experience, Jac Louis safely located, captured, and removed the mamba without harm to the snake or the residents.

Black mambas are often misunderstood. They are not aggressive by nature; they simply defend themselves when threatened. Relocations like these are vital for community safety, but they are equally important for conservation. When handled correctly, these snakes can be moved to safer, suitable habitat where they continue to play their important ecological role.

Thank you to the Sonop residents for staying calm and calling a professional. And well done to Jac Louis Horn for another successful and humane rescue. 🐍

For snake removals, wildlife assistance, or educational bookings, Critter Chronicles is always ready to help keep people and animals safe.

30/11/2025

Give your guests something truly memorable.

Our interactive reptile and wildlife shows bring the bush to your doorstep while teaching the vital role these creatures play in our ecosystem.

When people understand snakes, spiders and other often misunderstood animals, fear turns into respect and safer choices follow.

Education is the first step to conservation, and your lodge can be part of that journey.

Book an educational wildlife experience your guests will talk about long after check-out.
📞 076 942 5577

30/10/2025