While a snake's venom can be lethal, certain animals have developed resistance to it over time.
Let's have a look at seven animals that are immune to snake venom.
Mongooses: These animals have a mutation in their nicotinic acetylcholine receptor that makes them less sensitive to the neurotoxic effects of snake venom. They can expel the harmful components of cobra venom.
Opossums: These animals have a powerful immune system that can fend off many diseases, including snake venom, scorpion venom, and bee venom.
California ground squirrels: These squirrels have developed natural protection against rattlesnake venom through long-term evolution.
Pigs: Some adult pigs have a genetic mutation in cell receptors that grants them immunity to snake neurotoxic venom.
Hedgehogs: These animals are largely immune to snake venom and could even eat it afterwards.
Woodrats: These animals are immune to snake venom and can physically combat and kill rattlesnakes.
Honey badgers: These animals have a molecular defense system that neutralizes cobra venom, and their thick skin prevents bites.