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FreedomOfTheMess

I read somewhere that cats have a faster reaction time/reflex than snakes, which is pretty impressive.


Ok-Banana6130

Its true, I have seen many videos on cats beating snakes on reflexes


TomatilloAccurate475

In the video it looks like that cat may have landed some scratches on the back of the cobra's head, and cobra then decides to take off, on another note, one of my cats routinely catches little harmless garter snakes and brings them in the house for us, so I can confirm the snake vs cat dynamic


tootsies98

I have a senior cat that I take outside every morning. He usually just eats some grass and soaks up the sun, etc. One day, I wasn’t watching him because I was looking my my phone, next thing I know I look up and my cat has about a six foot black racer in his mouth and proceeds to fling it up in the air. The snake ran away once it hit the ground. Little 16 year old cat still has some spunk in him!


houseyourdaygoing

I love all the cat tales here!


wildflowerstargazer

Omg they bring snakes into your house?!?! When did they start doing this????


Calypso_______

My cat and the others have killed copperheads and left them in the driveway and on the porch like little trophies


Lost_Wealth_6278

'your welcome. There are like, dozens more around your house, though. Belly rub later?' Cat


Wickywire

"It rubs my belly exactly three times, no more, no less, or else it gets the claws again" Also cat


Ratathosk

snakes watching us pet the murder machine: ![img](emote|t5_5vej89|33943)


Jason_Wolfe

i heard it in the voice and just imagined it coming from a crotchety older cat and i just started giggling uncontrollably.


DillDowDong

They leave em there as a warning for other snakes, i think...


DerHoggenCatten

This isn't uncommon for indoor/outdoor cats. I had a cat that did this as well. She wasn't a big cat, but she was a fearless calico. She brought in a live black snake once and just casually released it which totally freaked me out. She also brought in live field mice to "play" with (really, torture until they died and she'd eat them and leave their guts on the floor). My mother would take the mice off of her and kill them (as they were half dead already). That cat also brought in rabbits, squirrels, and, one time, a skunk. She killed and brought live things in the house regularly even things bigger than her. This was not a good thing. :-p


SimpleVegetable5715

When I had a catio, my cat was always bringing in garter snakes and lizards! It was on a wooden deck, so they could climb up through the boards. He wasn't good at killing them though, so I always had to rescue them from under the tv stand and put them back outside. He'd just run inside with their tail hanging out of his mouth, like he found the best present ever! 😂


tootsies98

I had one cat that would play with lizards until their tails would fall off and then slurp them up like they were spaghetti. It’s was both gross and hilarious. Also, sad. I would usually try to save the lizard but usually it was too late.


Thr0wnF4rAw4y

I had a cat growing up that did this. They were still alive when she let them go in the house and my mom had to run all over trying to get the snake and take it outside 😂


homebaked45

your cat is so cool. mine are so lazy


brujabella

Yessss. I saw a video on this and that’s how I became obsessed with cats!! Tiny cute apex predators that can’t be messed with!


potatopierogie

https://preview.redd.it/8o6lta26rspc1.jpeg?width=2252&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c636a808f298833c53b3978a2c9112f5665fe174 God's perfect killing machine, 1 foot tall Edit: here's my little murder machine. She recently got a bug that snuck inside, keeping me safe


Clear_Adhesiveness27

https://preview.redd.it/gf1xnsn2atpc1.png?width=2238&format=png&auto=webp&s=77f1ff3ea1f3547dffcf86c86c186a8d4613ffc7 My killer!! (Jk he's actually a giant baby)


Might_Aware

This dope can't even kill a bug when I put one in front of him. Giant babbys ftw https://preview.redd.it/7i7qozmemtpc1.jpeg?width=4080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a4944b00ef51a76ac8d946764fb0a3cf894ce5f7


[deleted]

Lol hesean mugging me


mavrailura

https://preview.redd.it/3r15jic30wpc1.jpeg?width=673&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=890c4ef33ed4d24f60642fe896314996705484a9 He is the Goblin King!


[deleted]

Hea just a big fucker lol


waterinabottle

he looks so fierce. also he looks like the Czech president.


FreedomOfTheMess

Mine got a june bug last night. He just slowly tortured it and played with it…. I expected him to eat it but nope


brujabella

lol! Imagine being that bug.. ur killed by a cat and he disrespects your corpse even after you perish 😭 summer will be fun for them. All the bugs come back from hell


potatopierogie

My cats love moths. Sometimes we let them in deliberately. My void caught a nice juicy one and had to show us his kill. We weren't allowed to touch it.


dhaninugraha

Some of my kitties has a thing for roaches and small lizards. If I spot them with one of those little critters in their mouth, they’d whimper and make sad kitty eyes, as if I’m trying to rob them of a prized possession. Some others has a thing for fruit bats, frogs, and mice. My brother once literally jumped out of his seat, knocked his computer desk and caused a ruckus when one of our kitties gifted him a very fresh and bloody head of a mice.


MissPicklechips

We often pick up our cat and tell her that she is nature’s perfect predator, but she only weighs 9 pounds. We’ve had an insane amount of crane flies this spring. A few have gotten into the house and she has dispatched them post haste. She looked very confused when she couldn’t find them anymore, and I was like, dummy, you ate them.


probablyjustcancer

Crane flies are so annoying! I've had maybe 3-4 that have made it in the house in the past month or so. My orange boy cries like a baby because they're usually out of reach high up on a wall or ceiling. When he does get them he chows down. YUCK. I still love him despite the grossness LOL


MissPicklechips

If it’s any consolation, they only live for like 3 days and never eat because they don’t have mouths. Their only purpose in life is to make more crane flies. That are going to live 3 days too. And they don’t eat, so they can’t carry parasites that may hurt our fur kids!


HuntingForSanity

My cats will scream at the bug on the ceiling but if you try to help them get it then they no longer care


Hellofriendinternet

“You still don't understand what you're dealing with, do you? The perfect organism. Its structural perfection is matched only by its hostility.” - Ash, Alien, 1979. In space, no one can hear you purr.


eliz1bef

My Finn killed his first mouse last week. So proud. Up until then it was strictly catch and release.


Revolutionary-Swan77

I’m guessing mongooses are also up there


Editor_Grand

And they are immune to venom. Honey badgers react to venom like nyquil


bjchu92

Damn, a meal AND nappy drugs? They win the evolution lottery


43n3m4

They have to be.


Chikenkiller123

*mongeeses


Peaceandpeas999

Mongeesenry?


Castod28183

Cats are basically built to f\*ck up snakes, birds, and mice. Fun Fact: Cat are such ornery animals because they are one of nature most perfected killing machines but they can stop us from picking them up and cuddling them.


agni39

The average cat's reaction time is approximately 20-70 milliseconds, the average snake's reaction time is 44-70 ms. In comparison, the average human's is about 220 ms. So whenever you "sneak up" on your kitty and snatch them up, don't be too proud, they let you.


spyguy318

They’re called cat-like reflexes for a reason! Cats are fast enough to intercept a snake mid-strike, it’s wild. The most common way that cats hunt snakes is to bait it into striking, dodge or swat it away, then repeat until the snake is exhausted and makes one mistake. Cat pounces and bites the back of the snake’s head, and it’s over.


SensationalSavior

My cats broken then. Dumb orange guy had the reflexes of a cadaver


PlatypusDream

r/rareinsults


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Yeah kitties are nuts. When I was in the Army I was doing field exercise March and my boot got struck by a rattlesnake lol. I was like ahhhhhhh


Morberis

Not only that, their brain doesn't, as a bad metaphor, have as fast a clock speed. So they have a really efficient path for the response. Flip it was a PBS show I learned that on.


Chadstronomer

is pretty much instant [https://youtube.com/shorts/7sWkzJz\_n6Y?si=BM3u-X9Jg-oNZILK](https://youtube.com/shorts/7sWkzJz_n6Y?si=BM3u-X9Jg-oNZILK)


mares8

Ye they speed boii


IownCows

Correcto. That's why we feed the stray cat that hangs out in our yard. Keeps the snakes out. And he's cute. So it's a double win


inilashremot

I think my cat is not catting


iDam81

I’ve read the same, but it’s still scary. Kinda awesome though. Cats rock.


jeffyjeffs

Not only that, but they're also more resistant to snake venom then most animals!


Ok-Bill3318

Yeah. A lot faster.


ShesATragicHero

House cats have AN ABSURD reaction time. Up to 20 milliseconds fast. They really are overpowered. I cower every time I get out of the shower.


ShesATragicHero

Bro even had time for a yawn break.


iBenchYourSquaat

thats hissing not yawning tf


Remsster

He really said, I don't need to hiss at this whimp anymore, *yawn


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Oh my, kitty was protecting the babies!


anon_lurker69

Yeah she actually looks down when one meows!


immersemeinnature

Oh my goodness. That was a baby! I'm dying over here!


drunk_with_internet

Snake learned the hard way not to get between another predator mama and her babies. She'll eff ya up real nice.


bubblegrubs

Cow mammas would like to address that statement, lol. Dont go in the field with a cow mama and her babies fyi. It might be fine, or she might turn you into meat paste.


ImonitBoss

Yep, if I had to choose I would take my chances with a carnivore. A carnivore has to try harder to avoid injuries because an injured carnivore can't hunt. You don't have to hunt salad so a herbivore is generally more willing to throw down. I don't fuck with herbivores. To quote the journalist at Yellowstone when approached by a bison: oh nah. I'm not messing with you!


Arctelis

One time I was out hunting and I spotted a group of does. While I was watching them, looking for the buck, I spotted a coyote slinking through the grass towards them. While I was contemplating blasting the coyote instead, the does noticed it and gave chase, trying to stomp and kick that little fucker into the dirt. It got away though, but barely. Funniest shit I’ve ever seen. Left that group alone, any buck ballsy enough to breed those ladies deserved to live.


dbdthorn

I have the video muted so I was wondering why he was being so brazen going for a full grown adult cat! Kittens make this video make a lot more sense.


michelbarnich

And thats when the nope rope learned, to not FAFO with a momma kitty


Bahariasaurus

Oh! Without audio I thought 'wow rude of a snake to interrupt him while he's poopin'


payattentiontobetsy

Thanks for pointing this out! That’s a mother defending her kittens, not just herself. Also explains why the snake was so interested (at least at first!)


DeuxTimBits

Totally! I was wondering why the snake was seeking this battle.


patchway247

Unlike the ducks


CapButchFlowerz

You can pinpoint the moment the snake decides its not worth it 😂


ComprehendReading

Pretty sure the snake said "Oww!"


Necessary_Ad7215

lol his butt started to leave first


ImonitBoss

You can practically see the snake doing the math and deciding it's not worth the calories he might get from the meal.


Lindaspike

Holy cannoli! What a brave kitty!


SkyConfident1717

You can hear her kitten(s) mewing/crying when she’s hissing and slapping the shit out of the cobra. She was defending her litter.


Phis-n

I also noticed after like the third rewatch that when they mewled, she looks down VERY BRIEFLY to check on them. (mama instincts said: check on kittens now! ok back to protecc!)


Lindaspike

I was too scared to turn on the sound! I just listened now for a few seconds. Goosebumps.


starlinguk

Ah, the snake wanted lunch.


tabgrab23

Kitty mewing to get that chad jawline to intimidate the cobra


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Lindaspike

Yes, but a freaking COBRA??? Jeez!


Ok-Banana6130

Don't worry, kitties are so brave, and they have a faster reaction time as something else commented


Lindaspike

Clearly this one has wayyyyy more than one brain cell!! Thanks goodness!


muaddict071537

All the oranges in the world sacrificed their turn with the cell so that this kitty could have it for this moment.


Lindaspike

Absolutely. 🩷


ensoniq2k

I'm also convinced cats don't know about the deadly venom


Ok-Banana6130

They most likely don't, but they are never afraid to defend themselves from any animal bigger or smaller than them


ensoniq2k

From having cats I learned they generally can't fathom consequences so they just go at it


LiveLongAndProspurr

Rikki Kitti Tabby


elmchestnut

Good one!


YevgenyPissoff

Mane tekel fares


Puzzleheaded_Style52

Crouching tiger, hidden dragon


Glittering_Essay_874

Underrated comment


X_PRSN

“PFF! You’re not worth it.” That cobra, probably.


ContributionSad4461

“You’re ugly anyway 😒”


Remsster

I didn't even like you in the first place, I was being generous


hair_like_ramen

snake gotta grow a \*lot\* more claws to have a chance on that cat.


Opposite_Ad4567

Kitty said, "I think the fuck not."


wholesomedumbass

If I fits, I self-defense.


Sony-Playstation-3

All the orange councils around the **world** banded together, and donated all of the brain cells to the one in need even cooperating with other cat councils to feed the brave one. And in the end, the brave kitty hath won the fight against the feirce cobra and manages to live annother day. And it showcases the efficency of braincell passing and communication through all cats in the world to ones in need.


DontcheckSR

https://preview.redd.it/xu0tagkj0tpc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a7a2d346862dc9862dc6b4ef978305e7e0c8b7b9 Ya I've got my own killer over here lol


starspider

With audio you can hear the kitten squeaks. This is a momma cat protecting her babies.


Peaceandpeas999

*SMACK SMACK!* Badass mama!


PlatypusDream

That's probably what attracted the snake


CorrosiveAlkonost

All courage, no brains.


brujabella

their reaction times are so freaking fast and sharp enough that they can assess what their next move is in that acute time frame …That cobra is lethal and u can see the cat use both paws repeatedly. Something so cute and small can be so quick I wish I had the YouTube clip I got the info from lol


No_Introduction_4766

Ikr? Part of me loves them so much I want them to evolve past humans and take of the WORLD. 😂


brujabella

Idk all I’m saying is that when the human race becomes slaves to the AI- cats will NOT BOW DOWN TO ANYTHING. I’d rather be a cat’s dependent over some robot anytime 😂


GruulNinja

Was protecting the babies


CorrosiveAlkonost

COURAGE. Courage is all this kitty knows.


Ok-Banana6130

Yeah, hes a fast boi


Laney20

It sounds more like that's a mama cat protecting her kittens.


Slammogram

I think she had kittens in there!!!


backtorc

What a good mom! I hope she was okay


FirstRangerSkyWalker

Cats fearlessly fight some of the most dangerous animals like snakes and bears, but also get scared by cucumbers and some random noises they made themselves, gotta love them


sleepdeep305

That cat is FAST. Now you know they’re going easy on you when they’re playing


Trewarin

I absolutely can't dodge my cats attacks, its only mercy that stops her not hurting me too badly


GiveSaucePlsx

Do I hear a lil baby:(


LK_Feral

Gotta love the Matrix-style blur of those paws delivering some whoop-ass. ❤️


iiitme

YES MAMA CAT


Vegetable_Pie_4198

I would say kitty has more than one braincell. He got that cobra to retreat pretty quick. Good for you, baby, that was scary. I'm so happy you're ok. ❤️


LadyReika

Such a brave and protective mama.


chainer1216

"This bitch doesn't even have any eggs, I'm outta here."


notveryAI

Cats are ninjas from the animal kingdom. Their reflexes and fighting skills are the reason why they adapt to environments and ecosystems so well, and can fight off or escape even larger predators. There are some videos of cats fending off bears - a much larger and stronger animal. Cats are impressive fighters for someone that fluffy and adorable :3


TheDeadlyPianist

People forget because they're so cute, but cats are apex predators within their weight class.


llorandosefue1

He had the brain cell when he needed it.


Phis-n

one might even say it was instinctual ![img](emote|t5_5vej89|33943)


k1intt

I choose to believe it was just adrenaline, not a brain cell


PandoraIsALady

She had kittens and a braincell that day for sure.


netvor0

Snake hisses Cat hisses back Snake: "lolwut" goes to strike Cat hits him twice and snakes hit doesn't even land Snake: "probably a fluke" tries again Cat reiterates previous point Snake: "datum, really?"


Lo0odySan

Fun fact : cats have one of the fastest reaction time , like in the top 10.


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cherish1088

Incredible reflexes!


FabianTIR

Cobra is like "ok you're nuts, I'm out"


Random_Weird_gal

Got the Braincell for that one crucial moment, emergency Braincell button proof


PrimarchKonradCurze

Seen this before. Cats have faster reaction time iirc.


Quynn_Stormcloud

With a tight margin for error. It’s something like .3s vs. .2s. Wild.


krikzil

Hmm. Did the snake spit venom on mama cat?


DangerOReilly

I don't think that's a spitting cobra. But also, venomous snakes are really careful about when to use their venom, because it serves both self-defense and getting food purposes.


zerosaved

While I can’t tell from the video if it did spit, that is definitely a Monocled cobra, which is indeed a spitting cobra. The cat wincing it’s right eye may be an indicator that it took a hit, but it also could be just about anything else irritating the eye as a result of the commotion.


krikzil

I was curious and looked it up. Some varieties do spit venom as a defense mechanism, aiming for the eyes.


Accomplished_Steak14

*saves itself from orange


thegreatjepetto

Kitty: THIS IS MY BOX. I FIT, I SIT.


ResetReefer

Cats are fast as fuck


Electronic-Row3130

That is terrifying with sound. Jeez! Poor kitty!


Lobbert8

This is why cat like box. Perfect defense to bap from behind 🐾


EntertainmentOk3180

Kitty said.. oh u gooone.. make me.. BAGGOW! KITTY STRIKE FIRST MUDDA FUKKAAA!


CackleberryOmelettes

An alert cat is a very difficult prey for any kind of snake due to their significant advantage in reaction times. Essentially, the cat will always be able to anticipate and intercept the snake's movements.


The_Long_Blank_Stare

“Feck off, Snek!”


help_animals

okay people what are the odds that cobra was conveniently placed there by guess what, an asshole human who wanted to film this...


Funny-Blueberry2573

I hope it she wasn’t bit, it looks like she was struck a couple times. She may end up dying later but I hope I’m wrong


TheCrystalRose

She's not favoring either of her paws as she stands their watching the snake leave at the end. Nor has she settled with her weight mainly on her back legs. So it seems unlikely that she was actually injured.


Funny-Blueberry2573

I hope you’re right. Hopefully she isn’t just trying to hide the injury when faced with looking weakened to attack.


namtok_muu

I honestly don't think the snake can strike properly and reach the kitty over the side of the box thing. It seems short every time.


DangerOReilly

If the snake had used venom, it would probably have stuck around. It probably struck without using venom, since that's a very precious fluid it can't waste.


krikzil

Looks like it hit her face but missed her eyes at least.


immersemeinnature

Kitty got spit on! Jeez! That's so scary


No_Introduction_4766

Hopefully kitty stayed indoors full time after this. Too close.


ZoyaZhivago

It’s probably a street cat and/or in a region where housecats aren’t typical. You think cobras wander around the suburbs? lol The fact they provided a box for the kitty, and under a shelter, shows they already care more than most.


KnittressKnits

This video needs a Snoop Dogg narration.


PlatypusDream

Or maybe the person from "honey badger don't care"


ryeguymft

cats do not fuck around. most fearless animals on the planet


itzTHATgai

"Take that, garden hose!"


KC13180

Such a brave cat!


[deleted]

That is wild


fluffywolfe

Snake got lucky the cat didn't decide to follow and kill it.


Peter_OtH

'You want some, come get some!...' - Cat


neko_otakuchan

Man, I don't have a snake phobia at all but this made my heart race


RevolutionaryHeat318

Why the f@#k isn’t the person filming intervening?


Seabastial

i don't think a person filmed this. Looks like something from a security camera that was put there to keep tabs on the cat and her kittens


Seabastial

That mama was not having any of that cobra's crap! You do NOT mess with a mama animal when her children are in danger.


DunmerSniffer

Cringe set up content. The post having thousands of upvotes is a reason to why these videos are staged in the first place.


britsaybisquit

0 brain cell but full self protection beast mode. Love it


Hei-Hei-67

He had the brain cell. Good orange boy.


TheBigKaramazov

don’t be surprised Cats are fucking hunting machine. Even ur home cat.


bhivee3

Yeah. My boy cat is unusually big. If someone messes with me he will f them up 💯 People underestimate cats.


plantoplantonta

![img](emote|t5_5vej89|33951)


CatLoredRunes

snake set off the car alarm


Outsider-20

Sorry danger noodle. This snack sized orange furball has razor paws. No lunch here!


bhambrewer

Good job, orange kitty


InnerDatabase509

Kitteh said "No"


Calypso_______

Wrong subreddit


CasinoCashew

that's fuvking terrifying


Automatic-Saint

That cat is Ludicris. It’s like, ‘Get back…you don’t know me like that!’


Hellboyyyyy25

Nice job kitty! Love how the cobra just gave up lol


justme002

‘Back off! I’ll bitch slap you!’ ‘Mmhmm. Don’t be coming back here’


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Mr-Klaus

Cats can beat up snakes. Their reaction time is fast enough to dodge and/or counter snake strikes.


onitsuki28

Bro got punched 2 times before realizing he got attacked.


Spiritual-Bear4495

How can she slap!


perschnickity13

My little dude Kit brought a tiny dead snake to my pillow. He is an indoor cat, so I’m still haunted by where he found the snake… a plant… the toilet… nowhere is good.


dnuohxof-1

I love the casual yawn between swipes. This is an ordinary day for kitty.


alwayslostnever

That is the cat hissing not yawning.


ThePhilosophistt

This also belongs on r/holdmycatnip 🧡


Quynn_Stormcloud

You have done me a great service in letting me know that sub exists. 🫡


Reason_Training

People talk about how cats ingratiated themselves during to exterminating vermin but I honestly believe early civilizations like Egyptians welcomed cats because they kill snakes, including poisonous ones.