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TL;DR

Mongoose usually wins in a fight against a snake, but some species of snakes like vipers and Boa constrictors can kill the mongoose.

Transcript

It's AumSum Time. Snake Versus Mongoose: Who wins? I, me and myself. Alright. A snake, especially, a cobra is a tasty meal for the mongoose. So, it fights to kill, while the cobra fights to defend itself. When the cobra strikes, the mongoose's lightning speed helps it dodge the strikes. Causing the cobra to miss repeatedly. But what if the cobra su... Read More

Key Insights

• 😉 Mongoose usually wins in a battle against a cobra due to its speed and venom immunity.
• 💪 The cobra's venom targets acetylcholine receptors, causing a block in communication between nerves and muscles.
• 👃 The nasal cycle allows our noses to detect a wider range of smells and keeps our nostrils moist.
• ☠️ The moon's rotation and revolution rates result in us seeing only one side, known as the "near side," while the other side, the "far side," remains hidden.

Questions & Answers

Q: How does the mongoose manage to dodge the cobra's strikes?

The mongoose's lightning speed enables it to evade the cobra's strikes and avoid getting bitten.

Q: Can the cobra's venom kill the mongoose?

No, because the mongoose has mutated or differently shaped acetylcholine receptors that prevent the snake's venom from attaching and causing harm.

Q: Can a mongoose be killed by other snake species?

Yes, certain snake species like vipers and Boa constrictors can kill a mongoose as their venom can still be effective against the mutated receptors.

Q: What happens during the nasal cycle?

The nasal cycle is a breathing pattern where one nostril is swollen, and the other is shrunk, allowing air to pass more easily through one nostril. This pattern reverses over time.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Mongoose and cobras engage in a battle where the mongoose's speed helps it dodge the cobra's strikes and eventually kill it.

• The cobra's venom attaches to acetylcholine receptors in its prey, causing death, but the mongoose has mutated receptors that render the venom ineffective.

• When the cobra gets exhausted, the mongoose uses its sharp teeth to kill it and win the battle.