Can a snake ever defeat a mongoose or eagle in a direct fight?

Yes, it depends on the snake with which a mongoose or Eagle fight with. For example, an adult King Cobra is very much capable of doing it. Few bite from King can be the end of mongoose or Eagle. read more

Yes, it depends on the snake with which a mongoose or Eagle fight with. For example, an adult King Cobra is very much capable of doing it. Few bite from King can be the end of mongoose or Eagle. At the same time mongoose or an eagle also stand the same percentage of chances against a King Cobra or other snakes. It depends on each situation. read more

Thats is what makes it faster than the cobra. Now you must have noticed the mongoose always going for the neck of the cobra. Because when it does get a hold of the neck of the cobra, the snake is helpless and cannot protect itself. Whereas if the mongoose tried to bite the tail of the cobra,the cobra could also bite the mongoose and kill it. read more