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The king cobra is a dominant snake with deadly venom that even preys on other snakes.

Mongooses are small but feisty mammals with precise senses who specialize in hunting down venomous snakes.

The king cobra has the advantage in size, venomous attack, and predatory behavior. But the mongoose would likely come out on top due to its speed, venom resistance, and ability to crush a snake’s skull with a powerful bite.

King cobras are incredibly dangerous venomous snakes. They can kill up to 11 people with a single bite due to their potent venom. However, some animals have the right agility, wits, and power to attack venomous snakes. We’ve already covered how a mongoose would attack a cobra, but how would it fare against the king cobra? This snake is not a true cobra and is much larger and has more powerful venomous bites than members of the Naja genus. We will look at a king cobra vs. mongoose match and show you which of these animals would survive the fight.  

The greatest differences between a king cobra and a mongoose are morphology, attacking methods, and size. The king cobra is a limbless reptile measuring up to 19ft long that uses venomous bites to kill prey. Mongooses are carnivorous mammals that measure just 2.5ft long and use powerful bites to slay enemies. These creatures are very different from one another, and those differences will significantly impact the battle.

Although these differences will undoubtedly inform the battle’s outcome, they are not the only elements that matter. That’s why we’re going to compare other factors in this fight.

As with most fights between animals, some of the key factors in a king cobra vs mongoose fight will be size, speed, and attacking methods. Yet, we also have to consider other elements to give us a complete view of the battle.

That’s why we’re going to examine five total factors, assign advantages to the animals, and then use that information to determine which of them will be left standing.  

A king cobra is bigger than a mongoose. The average king cobra grows between 12ft and 19ft long, and they can weigh up to 15lbs. The mongoose weighs between 5lbs and 11lbs, grows 2.5ft long, and stands less than 1ft tall. The king cobra can draw up a significant portion of its body, allowing it to “stand” several feet high.

Mongooses have great senses. They can hear well, have a good sense of sight, and smell well enough to locate prey under the ground. This allows the mongoose to know where its prey is before its prey senses it.

The mongoose is faster than the king cobra. A mongoose can hit top speeds of 20 mph, and this mammal has a lot of agility to help it change directions quickly. The ability of a mongoose to move so well helps it hunt down many animals, particularly snakes.

Mongooses use their powerful bites to kill their foes. They have 28 teeth, four of which are relatively long incisors that can crack bones with ease.

The mongoose has thick fur, strong skin, and resistance to snake venom. These factors make them almost perfect for hunting venomous snakes. The king cobra has a good threat display.

The king cobra is an ambush predator that uses its surroundings to hide before springing forth and delivering a deadly bite. Once they land a bite, it’s just a matter of time until their prey dies.

Mongooses can hunt in groups or alone, and they are pursuit hunters. They find prey that is suitable to them and then chase the animal down and kill it.

A mongoose would kill a king cobra in a fight. The mongoose specifically hunts venomous snakes throughout its range for food. These animals have some resistance to venomous snake bites, which means they come into this battle with an advantage.

The king cobra needs to bite the mongoose probably more than once to put it down. Meanwhile, the mammal has far more speed and agility, and it can crack a snake’s skull with just a single bite. That is why this fight starts with the mongoose running around the king cobra, testing its reactions, and looking for an opening.

Since the king cobra stands up to fight, it will have to turn its head at some point to follow the mongoose. After a few strikes, the mongoose will see its opening, biting the cobra and killing it.

The king cobra is a huge snake, but its head is still vulnerable to the mongoose. The longer the snake, the more complex the fight. The mongoose would have to wait for a strike and then counter or climb the king cobra to inflict a fatal bite.

It seems more likely that the mammal that constantly hunts venomous snakes comes away with a victory. However, it is possible that the king cobra lands a massive venomous bite and overwhelms the mongoose’s system. In that case, the mongoose would be vulnerable on the ground and end up being eaten.