Egyptian Mongoose vs Cape Cape cobra in Stellenbosch. The Egyptian mongoose (also called Herpestes ichneumon) does eat snakes, and it’s one of the animals in Africa well-known for tackling them. How they manage to eat snakes • Fast reflexes: They rely on speed and agility to dodge strikes. • Thick fur: Helps protect them from bites. • Partial resistance to venom: Not completely immune, but more tolerant than most animals. • Killing technique: They usually agitate the snake until it tires, then d

Two extractions from Egyptian cobras, Naja haje. #naja #venomislife #venomoussnake #reptiles #reptilezoo #herpetology #snake #reptile #kyreptilezoo #snakes #cobra | Kentucky Reptile Zoo

Egyptian cobra ( Naja haje) venom extraction today. | Kentucky Reptile Zoo