Are wild animals able to be trusted? Can you rely on them? Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, a mongoose, is taken into a household located in the bungalow after being washed out by a flood. At first the family of three except the father was frightened by the little mongoose but learned to love him throughout the story. Rikki Tikki, a protagonist, is a straight out round character that grows throughout the story. Although Rikki is an animal, his details are just as close to a human's description. For example, the author gives Rikki vivid descriptions from his blood red eyes to the way he scuttles through the grass. The author even includes many other actions like his ability to scratch anywhere he pleased with any leg. Rikki is a complex character. Over time Rikki matures to his mongoose instincts and encounters two cobras Nag and Nagaina. As a mongoose, Rikki is a natural enemy of snakes. His presence in the garden threatens the cobra couple and cause a conflict. This leads to a series of fights between the mongoose and cobras. Rikki, who has never fought snakes before takes deep thought upon one of his first kills. For example, in the bathroom sluice before the attack on Nag, Rikki thinks to himself: It must be the head he said at last; the head above the hood and once I am there, I must not let go. Due to Rikkis low fighting skill; his abilities to create plans show excessive growth. With Nag out of the picture, Rikki feels stupendous of his agile actions. By neutralizing Nag in the bathroom that night kept the family safe from harm. This action brings the Father, Mother, and Teddy closer by gaining and securing their trust. At his young age being able to take down cobras for his size deserved him much acclaim from both mongooses and the family. On the other hand, his troubles have yet to expire. With Nagaina still on the loose generates nervousness in Rikkis content mind. In addition, when he wakes up Rikki thinks to himself, Now I have Nagaina t