Aug 25, 2024, 07:59 PM IST

Animals that dislike snakes

Shweta Singh

Known for their agility and resistance to venom, mongooses are natural enemies of snakes and often hunt them.

Mongoose

Fearless and tough, honey badgers actively confront and eat snakes, even venomous ones.

Honey Badger

Especially the snake eagle, they are skilled at hunting snakes, swooping down to catch them with their talons.

Eagles

Their spiny bodies protect them from snake bites, and they sometimes prey on snakes.

Hedgehogs

This bird uses its powerful legs to stomp on and kill snakes before eating them.

Secretary Bird

Known to trample and kill snakes when threatened, wild boars dislike their presence in their territory.

Wild Boars

These fast-running birds hunt and eat snakes, including rattlesnakes, in their desert habitats.

Roadrunners

Domesticated cats and wild felines like servals and ocelots often kill snakes out of curiosity or defense.

Cats