Mongoose Vs Snake Face Off
Sorry, I’m not talking about the Mongoose Mountain bikes! Mongoose vs Snake is one of the classic face offs in the animal kingdom. This scenario happens most often in Africa, where the Mongoose is a native species.
But when the Mongoose is introduced to an environment where there are no predators, there was always going to be a catastrophe for the native wildlife.
Just like the example of Beavers in South America, and the Cane Toad in Australia, the Mongoose was introduced into Fiji by the English to ‘control’ the Snakes – which ironically aren’t poisonous.
Here is a pic of some Mongoose in Africa – where they should be!
Mongoose vs Snake oddities!
Being from Australia, I’m used to almost all Snakes being poisonous, so I’m surprised the English didn’t introduce the Mongoose there!
Of course, the Mongoose went berserk, and hence, most Mongoose vs Snake battles ended up with the Mongoose winning. You can often see Mongoose running across the road in Fiji, almost always avoiding the car tyres (maybe the Fijians need to raise their Maximum Speed Limit over 80 km/hour).
The introduction of the Mongoose caused a severe reduction in the Snake population, to the point where they are endangered. What’s happening now, is that there aren’t enough Snakes for the Mongoose – or is that Mongeese 😉 – to eat, so they’ve resorted to eating the chickens that are often part of the Fiji village livelihood.
Unfortunately, this is probably the only way you are going to see a Snake in Fiji – at the Kula Eco Park.
Mongoose vs Snake Summary
So when you think of the Mongoose vs Snake battle – think of the poor, non-poisonous snakes that have lost out in Fiji!
You can find out more at Nature’s Predators – Mongoose.
Unfortunately, Fijian snakes won’t appear in Boa Care Made Easy.
Thanks to the Kula Eco Park and Tourism Fiji!
Mongoose vs Snake – unfortunately, Mongoose Wins
Mongoose vs Snake is one of the classic face offs in the animal kingdom.This scenario happens most in Africa, where the Mongoose is a native species.
But when the Mongoose is introduced to an environment where there are no predators, there was always going to be a catastrophe for the native wildlife.
Just like the example of Beavers in South America, and the Cane Toad in Australia, the Mongoose was introduced into Fiji by the English to ‘control’ the snakes – which ironically aren’t poisonous.Being from Australia, I’m used to all snakes being poisonous, so I’m surprised the English didn’t introduce the Mongoose there!
Of course, the Mongoose went berserk, and hence, most Mongoose vs Snake battles ended up with the Mongoose winning.You can often see Mongoose running across the road in Fiji, almost always avoiding the car tyres (maybe the Fijians need to raise their Maximum Speed Limit over 80 km/hour).
The introduction of the Mongoose caused a severe reduction in the snake population, to the point where they are endangered.What’s happening now, is that there aren’t enough Snakes for the Mongoose – or is that Mongeese 😉 – to eat, so they’ve resorted to eating the chickens that are often part of the Fiji village livelihood.
Unfortunately, this is probably the only way you are going to see a snake in Fiji – at the Kula Eco Park.
So when you think of the Mongoose vs Snake battle – think of the poor, non-poisonous snakes that have lost out!
Thanks to the Kula Eco Park and Tourism Fiji for organising this.
I am very afraid with snakes
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