The Indian grey mongoose or common grey mongoose (Herpestes edwardsii) is a mongoose species mainly found in West Asia and on the Indian subcontinent. The grey mongoose is commonly found in open forests, scrublands and cultivated fields. It lives in burrows, hedgerows and thickets, among groves of trees, and takes shelter under rocks or bushes.diet is made up from live prey it catches from being an opportunistic hunter, This species is known for its ability to combat venomous snakes