I had a dog who could actually dodge snake strikes.
Pretty amazing really.
I don’t see how this is such a surprise...
Most all snakes (excepting constrictors) use their mouth to capture food...
Maybe it could teach our bulldog some of that action.
Seems our pooch gets plunked by a copperhead at least once a year.
I have encountered many snakes in my outdoor activities around the world. Observations:
Rattlesnakes (Eastern Diamondback and Pigmy) - Very Fast
Water Moccasin - Fast
Coral Snake - Very Slow
Coachwhip - Very fast and hurt
Corn Snake - Fast
Cobra - Fairly Slow
I have seen numerous Mongoose vs Cobra fights ... Cobra is WAY Outmatched.
Coachwhips in Texas are wicked FAST and like to get up high to scare the crap outta ya before they race off.
Hogs don’t have much respect for Rattlers probably because Rattlers don’t “Run” (try to escape) like Corn Snakes or Whips and for some reason Hogs just don’t seem to care, they just eat them.
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