The story of a hunter turning into prey is not uncommon among wild animals in the world, but the sight of a wild civet swiftly scaling a tree leaves many people surprised and amazed. The agility and speed with which this small animal moves catch the attention of onlookers.

Armed with a powerful jaw capable of killing a human, the Spake Dispholidus instills great fear. However, among its kind, the mongoose is its nemesis when this animal is scared. As the branch trembled, the civet cautiously approached, its heart pounding loudly.

Realizing the whip had been severed, the civet’s tongue attempted to recoil, trembling as it broke free from the snare of the ferocious serpent. Nonetheless, the creature’s efforts proved futile as it persisted in its determination to devour and continued to roam during the daylight hours. Persistently biting at the serpent’s head, the civet sought to inflict damage until it found an opportunity to sink its sharp teeth into the serpent’s head, delivering a fatal blow, thus ending the struggle.

In a dramatic and striking scene, a hunted animal was captured by South African photographer Elana Erasmus in Etosha National Park, Namibia. After a fierce struggle, the weary and exhausted prey succumbed to its fate, becoming the meal of vicious mongooses.

Mongooses are not cold-blooded killers, but they are known for their aggressive nature. Once, a mongoose bravely fought off four lion cubs and managed to escape.