Let me see, monitors are not deadly to you, and most likely your cats(unless they are real young and dumb) Cobras are indeed one of the most lethal of snakes in the world, to humans.



Monitors, can consume snakes, including cobras.



If I had your problem, I would feed and watch and the monitor, so it will stay around. Hopefully it will keep the cobras away.



I do have many rattlesnakes on my property.



I think overall, I would leave the monitor be. As it will help keep a balance.



What most do not understand is, that cobra and monitor came from somewhere, they are not just magically under your house. So the problems the same whether that monitor or cobra is at your particular house or not. There are will be more monitors around you, and more cobras around you.



WHich means your cats and you are going to have to become adjusted to living with these reptiles, whether they are under your house or not. THe more you alter the balance, by moving or killing those animals, the more of a void is created and will be filled by more reptiles.



Now for the bad part, both monitors and cobras are rodent feeders and will keep that area limited with rodents. Of course they will not get rid of all rodents, as there are millions of them. Again, I would rather have reptiles around then rodents, rodents without question carry diseases that can be spread to humans.



SO there you go. Now for the cats, built them a safe place outdoors, like a big bird cage(wire enclosed area) that problem occurs here as we have lots of coyotes and they without question eat cats. So many folks here do built their cats outdoor runs. Best wishes.

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