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Scorpion Walk at Crocodile River Reserve

JOBURG - Jonathan Leeming led a morning walk, attended by Fourways and Sandton residents from all walks of life, around the Crocodile River Reserve close to The Sheds on Gemstone Road, in search of scorpions, snakes and other creepy crawlies on 19 April.

April 23, 2015

Joni Tollner Less than a minute

FEARLESS: Arachnid specialist Jonathan Leeming talks about scorpions which can be found at the Crocodile River Reserve.

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FEARLESS: Arachnid specialist Jonathan Leeming talks about scorpions which can be found at the Crocodile River Reserve.

STRANGER DANGER: A rock scorpion commonly found in the reserve.

FAMILY FUN: The entire Roux family join the scorpion walk.

SNAKES ALIVE: Leeming finds an olive grass snake under a rock.

ADVENTURE SEEKERS: Vicky and Mike Clark enjoy the Scorpion walk.

SUNDAY BLISS: Nature lovers gather in the Crocodile River Reserve for the Scorpion Walk hosted by Jonathan Leeming.

ENJOYING NATURE: John and Jen Callahan enjoy attending the nature events held at the reserve.

NOT VENOMOUS: The rock scorpion may look intimidating, but Leeming assures walkers that they are almost harmless if left unprovoked.

BRAVE LITTLE HEARTS: Levi de Geus and Danielle Roux aren’t scared of creepy crawlies.

DADDY DUTY: Colin and Erin Mascall spend some quality family time together during the walk.

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April 23, 2015

Joni Tollner Less than a minute

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