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Snakes, Sneaky and Otherwise Trivia Quiz

Snakes are among the most fascinating and feared of all animals. Let's see how much you know about these special and specialized animals! Most of these can be found in the United States.

A multiple-choice quiz by Wisetao. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Wisetao

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
172,116

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
3050

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Question 1 of 10

1. Snakes of the genus Natrix will most likely be found: Hint

In the sea

In the desert

In or near fresh water

In rocky highlands

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Question 2 of 10

2. At one time swamp snakes belonging to the Liodytes or Seimatrix genera were quite rare. However, their numbers have been vastly increased due to: Hint

Federal protection

The introduction of the water hyacinth

The construction of canals in Florida

The near-extinction of their main predator

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Question 3 of 10

3. Snakes belonging to this group flatten their heads, hiss loudly, and swell up with air when threatened. What are you dealing with here? Hint

Garter snake

Hognose snake

Ringneck snake

Pine woods snake

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Question 4 of 10

4. The rainbow snake (Farancia erytrogramma) feeds primarily upon: Hint

Fish

Mice and voles

Eels

Insects

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Question 5 of 10

5. The green snake turns blue when: Hint

It dies

It lays eggs

It mates

It is captured

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Question 6 of 10

6. When this snake is confronted, it may rise up on its tail and fight back. Who is it? Hint

Indigo snake

Rat snake

Patch-nosed snake

Mud snake

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Question 7 of 10

7. Pine snakes, bull snakes, and gopher snakes all belong to this genus: Hint

Pituophis

Thamnophis

Lampropeltis

Coluber

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Question 8 of 10

8. The boomslang is a famous venomous rear-fanged snake, but we also have some venomous rear-fanged snakes in the US. One such is the: Hint

Trans-Pecos ground snake

Smooth earth snake

Scarlet snake

Lyre snake

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Question 9 of 10

9. The rim rock crowned snake (Tantilla oolitica) is found in only one state, and is named for a geological formation in that state. Which state? Hint

Florida

Texas

California

Alaska

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is true of the eastern coral snake (Micrurus fulvius fulvius)? Hint

Blue and red rings touch.

Red and black rings touch.

Red and yellow rings touch.

Green and red rings touch.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Snakes of the genus Natrix will most likely be found:

Answer: In or near fresh water

These harmless semi-aquatic snakes feed on fish and will bite you (hard) if your pester them. If you own a pet from this species, you can feed it on canned sardines.

2. At one time swamp snakes belonging to the Liodytes or Seimatrix genera were quite rare. However, their numbers have been vastly increased due to:

Answer: The introduction of the water hyacinth

The pestiferous water hyacinth (imported from Venezulela in 1884) has provided a wonderful shelter for these snakes. You can often find one simply by dragging the hyacinths ashore.

3. Snakes belonging to this group flatten their heads, hiss loudly, and swell up with air when threatened. What are you dealing with here?

Answer: Hognose snake

The hognose (Heterodon genus) is also in the habit of flopping over and playing dead, although it's difficult to see how much fun he is really having.

4. The rainbow snake (Farancia erytrogramma) feeds primarily upon:

Answer: Eels

This iridescent glossy snake often has black and red stripes. It also has a really big tongue.

5. The green snake turns blue when:

Answer: It dies

Green snakes come in two varieties (rough and smooth), but both rapidly lose their spectacular coloring and become dull blue post-mortem.

6. When this snake is confronted, it may rise up on its tail and fight back. Who is it?

Answer: Rat snake

This genus (Elaphe) of constrictors includes the handsome corn snake. They eat mice, rats, and even small birds.

7. Pine snakes, bull snakes, and gopher snakes all belong to this genus:

Answer: Pituophis

These large, powerful snakes are good burrowers and appear to have disproportionately small heads.

8. The boomslang is a famous venomous rear-fanged snake, but we also have some venomous rear-fanged snakes in the US. One such is the:

Answer: Lyre snake

Cat-eyed and black-striped snakes are also rear-fanged, but are dangerous only to mice.

9. The rim rock crowned snake (Tantilla oolitica) is found in only one state, and is named for a geological formation in that state. Which state?

Answer: Florida

Some live in Dade County, while other specimens prefer Key Largo. They are very secretive, so you probably won't see either kind.

10. What is true of the eastern coral snake (Micrurus fulvius fulvius)?

Answer: Red and yellow rings touch.

Everyone should know the rhyme: Red touch yellow/Kill a fellow! Red touch black/Venom lack. While quite venomous, coral snakes are tiny and secretive and leave people alone.

Source: Author Wisetao

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