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Venomous Snakes of Florida Trivia Quiz

This quiz focuses on the venomous snakes of Florida.

A multiple-choice quiz by Poto66. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Poto66

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
287,461

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2893

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. In Florida the copperhead is only found in the panhandle.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. Juvenile cottonmouth snakes look like what other snake? Hint

sidewinder

scarlet Kingsnake

boa Constrictor

copperhead

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Question 3 of 10

3. Cottonmouths are also commonly known as water moccasins.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. There are three varieties of rattlesnakes found in Florida, eastern diamondback, timber and which other one? Hint

dusky pygmy

western diamondback

sidewinder

red diamondback

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Question 5 of 10

5. The coral snake looks very similar to which of the following? Hint

copperhead

scarlet kingsnake

speckled rattler

moccasin

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which other venomous snake is the coral snake a relative of? Hint

cobra

cottonmouth

rattlesnake

copperhead

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Question 7 of 10

7. Rattlesnakes always make noise before striking.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following is not a resident of Florida? Hint

copperhead

timber rattlesnake

dusky pygmy rattlesnake

sidewinder

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following has caused a decline in the eastern diamondback rattlesnake population in Florida? Hint

All of these.

Commercial hunting for skins.

Loss of habitat due to urban sprawl.

Indiscriminate killing from fear of the species.

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Question 10 of 10

10. Copperhead snakes are only found as far north as Pennsylvania.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In Florida the copperhead is only found in the panhandle.

Answer: True

Copperhead snakes are found only along the Apalachicola river, its tributaries, and then into the western tip of the panhandle.

2. Juvenile cottonmouth snakes look like what other snake?

Answer: copperhead

Juvenile cottonmouths are very often mistaken for copperhead snakes.

3. Cottonmouths are also commonly known as water moccasins.

Answer: True

They are also known as just moccasin, Florida cottonmouth and cottonmouth moccasin.

4. There are three varieties of rattlesnakes found in Florida, eastern diamondback, timber and which other one?

Answer: dusky pygmy

The eastern diamondback rattlesnake is not only found throughout Florida, they can also be found on small islands and keys.

5. The coral snake looks very similar to which of the following?

Answer: scarlet kingsnake

There are a couple of different sayings used to remember which snake is safe and which is not. One of the more common ones is:

"Red touches yellow, makes a dead fellow. Red touches black, it's OK Jack!"

6. Which other venomous snake is the coral snake a relative of?

Answer: cobra

Even though a coral snake bite should be taken seriously, they are not as deadly to humans as rattlesnakes are.

7. Rattlesnakes always make noise before striking.

Answer: False

They can lie silent and motionless before striking without warning.

8. Which of the following is not a resident of Florida?

Answer: sidewinder

Sidewinders are found in the western USA.

9. Which of the following has caused a decline in the eastern diamondback rattlesnake population in Florida?

Answer: All of these.

Though not on the endangered species list, they are considered by some experts to be in danger.

10. Copperhead snakes are only found as far north as Pennsylvania.

Answer: False

They are actually found as far north as Massachusetts.

Source: Author Poto66

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