Airport delayed as mongoose and cobra battle on runway.
The video captured the shocking moment when a mongoose-cobra clash caused a flight delay at an Indian airport.
In an extraordinary event, a fierce battle between a mongoose and a ‘snake’ was captured on the runway. This incident led to a significant flight delay at an Indian airport.
This unexpected showdown demonstrated the dramatic encounters that can occur in nature
The battle between a mongoose and a snake
At Patna’s Jay Prakash Narayan Airport, a wild ‘snake’ and a mongoose engaged in a dramatic duel on the tarmac.
The skirmish was so intense that it caused a delay for an incoming flight.
The altercation was recorded from the aircraft’s window showing a clear view of the confrontation.
In the footage, the cobra strikes at the mongoose, which skillfully evades the venomous attacks.
The battle intensifies when two additional mongooses join the fray, tipping the balance in favor of the mammals.
Despite their impressive reflexes and natural resistance to cobra venom, the outcome of this specific clash remains unknown.
The battle shared on social media and sparked debate
In the comments section, many viewers were stunned by the dramatic encounter between wild animals.
Some expressed excitement over the fight, while others debated whether the mongoose or the snake was the victor
One person said: cobra win
A second wrote: Mangoes will win. They are fiesty . They removed all snakes in Hawaii.
While a third commented: His buddies were ready to step in as backup. Poor cobra doesn’t have a chance.
Another added: The snake is the representative of the left and the mongoose are the representatives of the right.
The battle is a natural rivalry.
Mongoose-cobra conflicts are not unusual in the wild. Mongooses often prey on snakes, while snake may attack mongoose pups.
This rivalry is well-known, with mongooses generally prevailing due to their speed and thick skin.
Historical and literary references, such as Rudyard Kipling’s “Rikki-Tikki-Tavi,” underscore this age-old predator-prey dynamic.
This is not the first time a battle between a snake and a mongoose has been compared to a boxing match.
A similar battle between a snake and a mongoose was captured in a viral video.
In a related event, a South African golf course was disrupted by a menacing snake.
A video shared on Instagram shows a large cape cobra—one of Africa’s most dangerous snakes—causing havoc on the Atlantic Beach Golf Club course in Cape Town.
The video was shared by @elithapeachey showed the snake, with its hood flared, aggressively attacked a course sign while a mongoose lurked nearby.
The unexpected presence of the cobra on the golf course sparked a mix of alarm and humor among viewers.
Many viewers suggested that the incident showed the increasing encounters between exotic wildlife and human activities.
While, Golf courses and other outdoor areas have become frequented by various dangerous animals, including large alligators and aggressive crabs.
Both incidents—a mongoose-cobra fight delaying a flight and a cobra disrupting a golf course—illustrate the unpredictable nature of wildlife encounters.
These events remind us of the ongoing interactions between humans and the animal kingdom.
They often lead to unexpected and dramatic situations. This concerns those who encounter them.”
