You’re about to see a video in which multiple species of animals are lucky to get out alive. The scene starts with two beautiful lionesses looking down a dirt path. We can see a snouted cobra slither toward the big cats.
Kruger’s National Park in South Africa is no stranger to these creatures. The snouted cobra is one of the most venomous snakes on the continent. Although they have a habit of attacking rats, snakes, and birds, what’s stopping one from attacking a lion?
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Because of their powerful, quick-acting venom, snout cobras are regarded as being extremely hazardous. To scare off a threat, this snake expands its enormous hood and confronts it.
Let’s be honest, there aren’t too many wild animals that want to battle with a lion. They’re apex predators for a reason and even snakes fear them. Eventually, we see the serpent slither away, leaving the big cats perplexed.
Once the snake is gone, a lizard is crawling around on the dirt trail. Again, the lions look as if they’re seeing an alien from another planet. Luckily for all parties, the snake escapes the lions, and the cats and lizard are safe from the venomous serpent.
Do Lions Eat Snakes?
Although a lion can easily kill a snake using its powerful jaws and claws, these animals won’t eat snakes. They’re often too small and simply not worth the effort. Instead, these apex predators opt for large game such as zebras, antelope, and buffalo.
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While a snouted cobra is venomous, a single bite won’t take down a full-grown lion. That being said, if enough venom is injected into the big cat, it would quickly be fatal. What’s shocking in the video is the fact the snake doesn’t attack the lizard. Perhaps the quick movement of a strike would’ve caused the lions to pounce as well.
More Animals at Kruger National Park
People from all over the world travel to visit this wildlife haven. There, you’re able to take excursions and see the big game give. There are also buffalo, zebra, giraffes, crocodiles, and plenty of wild birds.
Visitors can stay in a safari tent and completely immerse themselves in nature. There are several videos online that showcase what being at Kruger National Park in South Africa is like.
Do you want to see the perplexing situation between a venomous snake, two lions, and a lizard? Who doesn’t? Keep on scrolling to watch the full video.
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