A cat could be more or less aggressive towards snakes. These animals are hard-wired to take some sort of defense against snakes, whether that’s a full-blown retreat or an all-out attack depends on the cat. Don’t adopt cats to drive away snakes. Snakes can and will kill cats if cornered.
Have you ever seen a video of a cat jumping away from a cucumber? That’s an instinctive reaction that comes from fearing snakes.
Cats will jump as high as they can and as far as they can to avoid getting bit by a snake. Some cats will also try to kill any snake they see instead of fleeing, but there’s no guarantee which one will happen.
Can cats sense snakes?
Even though cats don’t have a sixth sense that allows them to see snakes from behind, they have a better feeling of their surroundings than the average human. Cats will sense if something is wrong when a snake is around – and they will act accordingly.
Does this mean a cat knows where snakes are at all times? Not at all. But, if a cat sees one snake, it will have its senses on high alert for a long time – and by doing that, it’ll be easier to see where the snakes are at.
Why do cats hate snakes?
Snakes are natural-born killers. Cats can get in a lot of trouble if they face a snake they cannot handle. It’s only natural for cats to want to stay as far away from snakes as they can. Cats don’t necessarily “hate” snakes, but they sure know to stay away.
Humans act the same way, though. We instinctively know to stay far away from snakes. Even if we have never seen a snake before, we know something hissing and creeping through the grass is not good news. Cats instinctively know this too.
Keep in mind cats are natural-born predators. They may attack any prey they see – and this includes snakes. Sometimes, the snakes fight back too.
Are snakes afraid of cats?
We know cats don’t like snakes – and it’s the same the other way around. Whenever a snake sees a cat, it’ll hiss, try to bite, make itself look bigger, and any other defense tactics snakes usually deploy.
This happens because, even though snakes are not innocent, defenseless creatures, cats are predators. And they may treat snakes like prey. Interestingly enough, the roles can be reversed too – so, you never know who’s attacking who!
Will a snake hurt my cat?
If a snake is roaming around, there’s a high chance it’ll attack your cat. Or it could be the other way around. Either way, you should keep them away from each other. A snake bite is no joke, so it’s better not to risk it.
Snakes can and will hurt cats. A cat might attack first or defend itself from an attack and win – but it can also come out of the fight severely hurt. If there’s a snake around, keep your cat with you at all times.