Snakes exist in my world, too.

[ Living in the city, Junpei doesn't come across them often. There are, however, plenty of stray cats. ]

Well, cats are excellent hunters. Where I live, they're actually the most detrimental invasive species to small wild animal popu --

[ Then he remembers he's speaking to a cat. A cat who thus far has been very kind to him, and he changes course. ]

Er, what I mean to say, is I can see a cat catching a snake. I've seen cats make big dogs scared with one look.