ANIMALS THAT EAT SNAKES. 



Fig. 17. — ^These are a few of the natural enemies of South African Snakes. The two small animals in the 

 centre are Meercats (Suricata suricalta). The one on the left is the Bushy-tailed .Meercat, called 

 the Geel or Rooi Meercat by Colonists {Cyniclis penicillata). The animal on the right is the Grey 

 Mungoose or Pepper and Salt Cat (Mungos pulvnulenlus). 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. 



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