ANIMALS THAT EAT SNAKES. 
Fic. 16.—These are a few of the natural enemies of South African Snakes. 
centre are Meercats (Suricata tetradactyla). The one on the left is the Bushy-tailed Meercat, called 
The two small animals in the 
the Geel or Rooi Meercat by Colonists (Cynictis penicillata). The animal on the right is the Grey 
Mungoose or Pepper and Salt Cat (Herpestes pulverulentus). None of these animals are naturally 
immune to snake venom. They escape being bitten by their extreme activity, and the thick nature of 
their hair and under-fur. 
