Nkhooa Molahlehi, a Lesotho native, has spent three decades establishing a snake conservation park under a sandstone cliff, facing accusations of witchcraft and bureaucratic delays.After 20 years of waiting, he finally secured a land lease in 2026, allowing him to attract investment.The park, once home to 121 snakes, now houses only 14, with Molahlehi managing all operations himself.His journey began in childhood, where he killed snakes but later shifted to conservation, despite village suspicions and family rejection.Supported by a German development planner, he studied herpetology and built the park using personal funds and German government aid.Despite government interest and a proposed subsidy, funding never materialized, leaving him to sustain the park through farming.

The article highlights his perseverance against political instability and societal stigma, emphasizing the importance of biodiversity conservation in Lesotho.