Samba the Jaguar Lost to Snake Bite | Fresno News

A heart-wrenching tragedy struck Project Survival’s Cat Haven when a beloved 14- to 15-year-old jaguar named Samba died from a snake bite. Found limping with a swollen paw and puncture wounds, she was rushed to the vet for antivenom—but her heart stopped despite heroic efforts. This is the second snake-related incident this year, highlighting the delicate balance between conserving big cats and coexisting with wild snakes on the property. Staff are now relocating snakes away from cat habitats to prevent future tragedies, honoring Samba’s life and legacy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b9032f76086944a9