Despite possessing lethal venom, the forest cobra still meets its demise at the hands of the sharp talons and powerful strikes of the eagle.
In the clip, a brown snake eagle is engaged in an uncompromising showdown with a forest cobra. This species of snake is native to Africa and is also the longest in the cobra genus, reaching lengths of up to 3.1 meters.
It is known to be the most dangerous snake to humans among African cobras, capable of causing death to its victims within just 30 to 120 minutes if untreated.
However, when faced with a foe, the cobra appears quite timid and does not dare to attack. Meanwhile, after a period of assessing its opponent, the eagle uses its sharp talons and strong beak to deliver a fatal blow to the cobra.
When faced with a foe like the eagle, the cobra appears quite timid and does not dare to attack.
The brown snake eagle is a relatively large bird of prey in the Accipitridae family, commonly found across the western, eastern, and southern regions of the African continent. True to its name, the brown snake eagle is considered a natural enemy, instilling terror in many types of snakes, including venomous species.
All species of snake eagles have the ability to protect themselves from bites due to their thick skin on their legs. The brown snake eagle, in particular, is larger and more powerful than its other snake eagle relatives. In addition to snakes, they also prey on lizards, birds, and some small mammals.
The brown snake eagle is not listed as endangered; however, it has a relatively short lifespan, living only about 7 to 10 years.
