10 Animals Brave Enough to Feast on Snakes
1. Wolverine
Wolverines are the penultimate predators and are known to take down cobras.
2. Mongoose
Mongooses are noted for their audacious attacks on highly venomous snakes, such as king cobras.
3. Kingsnake
Kingsnakes eat other snakes, including venomous ones, and are immune to their prey's venom.
4. Snake Eagle
Snake Eagles attack snakes from above, catch the snake, and crush them with their talons.
5. Bobcat
Bobcats are fearless predators known for hunting and eating venomous snakes.
6. Hedgehog
Hedgehogs are immune to toxins, allowing them to safely consume venomous snakes, scorpions, and frogs.
7. Scottish Terrier
Scottish Terriers, bred in Scotland, used to hunt foxes and badgers and many burrowing animals.
8. Honey Badger
Up to 25 percent of the honey badger’s omnivorous diet consists of venomous snakes.
9. King Cobra
King cobras enjoy settling down to snake dinners and may take an interest in a single species.
10. Secretary Bird
The Secretary Bird delivers powerful kicks, capable of killing venomous snakes instantly with forces five times its body weight.