Doberman kills Cobra in Tamil Nadu

A pet dog here averted a probable tragedy on Tuesday by killing a seven feet cobra in a fierce battle when the latter was trying to sneak inside the house while its owners were away.

Perambur (Tamil Nadu), Dec.5 : A pet dog here averted a probable tragedy on Tuesday by killing a seven feet cobra in a fierce battle when the latter was trying to sneak inside the house while its owners were away.

The hour long battle that took place at the house's small lawn attracted several onlookers including neighbours and passers by.

It was a fight to the finish for both--the snake and Doberman. Both were reluctant to give up. As the Cobra remained on vigil with its raised hood, the Doberman was looking for the right moment to attack the venomous trespasser of the house.

While the cobra kept hissing time to time or hiding behind the plants to dodge, the Doberman kept barking and shifting standing position to have a better angle to attack from.

Ultimately, the furious Doberman attacked and caught hold of the cobra by his teeth. The pet was brutal in attack, as it kept smashing the snake on the floor until the latter was torn apart into many pieces and died.

Meanwhile, the dog's owner was all praise for his pet after watching the incident through news channels on television.

"Actually, I received a phone call from my neighbour Rajase telling me how my dog had had a miraculous escape from a cobra. Not just that the dog survived but also killed the cobra at the end in a clever manner. I came to know after watching the clips on differentelevision channels how my dog had done it cleverly," said Puzhandi, owner of the dog.

The dog-cobra fight has become the talk of the town and Doberman has achieved a celebrity status.

The King cobra feeds almost entirely on other snakes, even venomous ones, although it sometimes preys on small rodents and birds. It attacks humans only if provoked or in other extreme circumstances that threaten its survival.

Doberman Pinschers are, in general, a gentle, loyal, loving, and highly intelligent breed. Although there is variation in temperament, a typical pet Doberman attacks only if it has been mistreated or believes that it, its property, or its family are in danger.

An adult Doberman is 24-28 inches tall with a life span of 8-12 years. Doberman is a domestic breed of dog known to be intelligent, loyal and alert. By Jaikumar

ANI