Social media is buzzing over a gripping video showcasing an intense battle between a mongoose and a cobra. Shared on Instagram, the footage captures the dramatic clash as the two animals engage in a life-or-death struggle. The video opens with the cobra launching a fierce attack on the mongoose, only for the mongoose to retaliate with a powerful bite.
Mongoose’s Triumph
As the confrontation escalates, the mongoose gains the upper hand, clamping down on the snake’s head and shaking it violently. The cobra, unable to withstand the mongoose’s aggression, retreats with a warning hiss and eventually slithers away, leaving the victorious mongoose in its wake. The video, set in a dry lake area, has been shared with the caption “Snake vs mongoose” and has garnered significant attention.
Reactions from Netizens
The video has sparked a range of reactions from viewers. Some questioned the mongoose’s survival given the cobra’s venom, with one user asking, “Did the mongoose survive the poison?” Others commented on the dramatic nature of the fight, with remarks like, “The mongoose said, stop playing, you are my diet,” and “I’m surprised that the snake is still in one piece.” A few expressed their disdain for the snake’s defeat, noting their desire to see a mongoose get defeated instead.
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The same Instagram handle also shared a video of a green snake attacking a rat, capturing the snake’s predatory behavior. This video, titled “Snake vs rat,” depicts the snake overpowering the rodent and has amassed over 276,000 views.
Both videos highlight the raw and often brutal interactions between predators and prey, capturing the interest and engagement of social media users around the world.