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10 Fearless Snake-Hunting Animals You Won’t Believe Exist

Meet nature’s bravest predators that take on venomous snakes without fear. From mongooses to eagles, discover 10 fearless animals that turn deadly serpents into their next meal in the wild.

Sheetal Kumari | June 16, 2025 / 14:57 IST
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Honey Badger: Its reputation for ferocity and thick skin, the honey badger tackles venomous snakes fearlessly and manages to survive even cobra bites. (Image: Canva)
Honey Badger: Its reputation for ferocity and thick skin, the honey badger tackles venomous snakes fearlessly and manages to survive even cobra bites. (Image: Canva)
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Secretary Bird: Standing tall and long-legged, the African bird kicks snakes to death with its powerful legs, making it one of nature's most chic serpent killers. (Image: Canva)
Secretary Bird: Standing tall and long-legged, the African bird kicks snakes to death with its powerful legs, making it one of nature's most chic serpent killers. (Image: Canva)
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Mongoose: Venom resistance and quick reflexes make the mongoose a cobras' worst nightmare. With agility, they can effortlessly dodge their attacks. (Image: Canva)
Mongoose: Venom resistance and quick reflexes make the mongoose a cobra's worst nightmare. With agility, they can effortlessly dodge their attacks. (Image: Canva)
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King Cobra: This venomous snake is also a cannibal. The king cobra will regularly hunt and kill other snakes, including venomous ones. (Image: Canva)
King Cobra: This venomous snake is also a cannibal. The king cobra will regularly hunt and kill other snakes, including venomous ones. (Image: Canva)
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Hedgehog: The hedgehog, with its adorable face, is immune to venom and can kill small snakes with its sharp teeth and spikes. (Image: Canva)
Hedgehog: The hedgehog, with its adorable face, is immune to venom and can kill small snakes with its sharp teeth and spikes. (Image: Canva)
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Eagle: Birds such as the golden eagle dive at high speeds to catch and kill snakes, and in some cases, even carry them off in mid-air. (Image: Canva)
Eagle: Birds such as the golden eagle dive at high speeds to catch and kill snakes and, in some cases, even carry them off in mid-air. (Image: Canva)
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Wild Boar: Wild boars stomp and bite venomous snakes, employing brute force and aggression when attacked or defending offspring. (Image: Canva)
Wild Boar: Wild boars stomp and bite venomous snakes, employing brute force and aggression when attacked or defending offspring. (Image: Canva)
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Roadrunner: This swift bird preys on rattlesnakes in the American southwest, employing speed and collaboration to peck them to death. (Image: Canva)
Roadrunner: This swift bird preys on rattlesnakes in the American southwest, employing speed and collaboration to peck them to death. (Image: Canva)
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Civet: This nocturnal cat-like hunter feeds on snakes through the assistance of rapid reflexes and immunity to some forms of venom. (Image: Canva)
Civet: This nocturnal cat-like hunter feeds on snakes through the assistance of rapid reflexes and immunity to some forms of venom. (Image: Canva)
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Snake Eagle: A snake hunting expert, the raptor preys on even big snakes, employing sharp beak and talons to immobilize them. (Image: Canva)
Snake Eagle: A snake-hunting expert, the raptor preys on even big snakes, employing its sharp beak and talons to immobilise them. (Image: Canva)

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