Watch this unique encounter where a skink tries its hardest to get away from a cobra, but is ultimately defeated by the paralyzing effects of the cobra’s venom.
This captivating sighting was captured by Jors Dannhauser, 56-year-old businessman, while on a safari with his wife and two kids in the Northern parts of Sabi Sand on a farm in Buffelshoek.
Jors tells Latestsightings.com the story: “We were on our way back to the camp after our evening drive when suddenly we saw something on the road.”
“At first, we saw the snake, which is a Mozambique Spitting Cobra, so we approached very slowly. Then we spotted the skink – we knew we were in for some action.”
The snake was spending a bit of time looking over its prey, maybe analyzing how it was going to go about the hunt. But, after much thought, it went in for the bite. Within no time it was victorious, the paralyzing venom was too much for the skink’s body and it was unable to get away, although it tried!”
“Once the skink was paralyzed, the snaked started swallowing it whole. And, after a mere few minutes, the cobra had swallowed the whole skink and was happy to disappear back in the tall grass”
“The bush always has something special to offer and after 50 years of being in the bush it still surprises me!”
In the depths of the jungle, a fierce battle erupted between a cobra and a lizard. The cobra, with its powerful venom and quick reflexes, was a formidable opponent. But the lizard, with its nimble movements and sharp claws, was equally determined to defend itself.
The cobra struck first, lunging at the lizard with lightning speed. But the lizard was quick to dodge, leaping out of the way just in time. The cobra continued to lash out, its powerful jaws snapping dangerously close to the lizard’s tail.
The lizard retaliated with a swift kick, hitting the cobra in the face and causing it to recoil in pain. But the cobra was relentless, circling around the lizard and preparing for its next attack.
As the battle wore on, both animals began to tire. The cobra’s venom had weakened the lizard, and the lizard’s energy was waning from its constant dodging and fighting.
In a final burst of energy, the cobra made one last attempt to strike the lizard. But the lizard was ready, using its claws to grab hold of the cobra’s head and twist it with all its might.
With a loud snap, the cobra fell to the ground, defeated. The lizard, bloodied and battered, emerged victorious from the intense battle.
The fight between the cobra and lizard was a testament to the survival instincts of animals in the wild. Each creature was determined to defend itself and emerge victorious, even in the face of overwhelming odds. Despite the brutality of the battle, it was a reminder of the beauty and strength that exists in the natural world.