I Know That Cryptid Based On.... Quiz

Answer: Bigfoot

Bigfoot, also called Sasquatch, is a large ape-like creature that lives in the more remote forested areas of the Pacific Northwest of the US and Canada. It has been sighted in Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia. Many of these sightings describe Bigfoot as being very tall, covered in dark matted hair, and leaving behind some very large footprints.

One detail shared by almost every sighting is a very strong, very unpleasant smell. It is compared to rotten eggs, wet animals, or nasty garbage. This is one of Bigfoot's most recognizable traits. So be careful if you smell sulfur while hiking in the Oregon woods.

Answer: Mothman

Mothman is a creature that was first reported near the town of Point Pleasant in West Virginia during the 1960s. Witnesses described it as tall, dark, and winged. It became very famous after stories linked it to the horrible 1967 collapse of the Silver Bridge in the area which led to several deaths.

One facet that is reported in almost all incidents is its glowing red eyes that seem to shine brightly in the darkness of the night. So next time you see shiny crimson eyes near the Ohio River you better hope it is an owl or crane as skeptics often infer.

Answer: Chupacabra

The chupacabra is a cryptid that was first reported in the 1990s in Puerto Rico. However, it has apparently moved around, as in later years it was spotted in other parts of Latin America and the southern area of the United States. Witness descriptions differ, but the commonalities include having a hairless, dog-like appearance with razor sharp teeth.

One thing that is said in almost every account, however, is its hideous attacks on livestock (especially goats) as it likes to drink their blood. Nay-sayers may allege it is actually a coyote or domestic dog with a skin disease, but you should be careful if you are taking your pet potpelly pig around Puerto Rico.

Answer: Nessie

Nessie, also referred to as the Loch Ness Monster, is very famous. It is said to live in Loch Ness in Scotland. Nessie sightings have appeared in various sketches and photographs over the years. The original rumor of the creatures goes back hundreds of years, but the modern legend started in the 1930s. It is normally described as being a very large swimming creature with a long neck, small head, and chunky body.

Almost every sighting, however, contains the viewer spotting several humps (probably from the neck and back) rising and moving across the water. Despite many searches using boats, sonars, and such, no conclusive evidence has been found that Nessie lives there. However, if I were you and visiting Loch Ness, I do not think I would go for a quick swim.

Answer: Jersey Devil

The Jersey Devil, said to live in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey, is described as a creature with a horse-like head, wings like a giant bat, hooves, and a long tail. According to folklore, it was born in the 1700s when it was cursed by its own mother just because she already had twelve other kids. Almost from that point on, periodic sightings of it have occurred.

One thing almost everyone agrees on is that it has a terrifying, blood curdling scream. It is an eerie shriek that echoes through the woods. So if you're in that area and think you hear the screeching sound of a hurt fox or a large owl, I would encourage you not to investigate.

Answer: Dover Demon

The Dover Demon was spotted by several people in the late 1970s in Dover, Massachusetts. This particular demon was not hairy or animal-like at all. The terrified witnesses said it was fairly small (about the size of a young child) with glowing eyes, very thin and long arms, and was extremely pale and hairless. Of course, aliens came right to mind.

The people all said that one aspect that was immediate obvious was its unnaturally large head on this frail, chalky color body. Whereas skeptics said it was a trick of light or a very cunning prankster, if you are approached by something like this in Dover, you should probably tell it to "phone home".

Answer: Flatwoods Monster

West Virginia is home to more than one famous cryptid. The Flatwoods Monster showed up there in 1952. Several people reported seeing a bright object streak across the sky and appear to crash nearby. Afterward, they saw a very tall figure with bright, glowing eyes, a spade-shaped head, and twisted claws for hands. A sickening mist surrounded it.

The witnesses all agreed that it was covered in a metallic substance that looked like a form of a dress. Townspeople say they did not find anything after careful observation, but the witnesses all suffered from throat irritation and nausea for days after. So if you are in the center of West Virginia and feel suddenly ill, it is probably the flu. Or is it?

Answer: Owlman

The county of Cornwall in England has its own local cryptid. Owlman is said to inhabit the area around Mawnan Church and first appeared there in 1976. It is said to be very large and winged with (you guessed it) glowing eyes and clawed feet.

Almost all of the witnesses said it first appears as a giant bird-like silhouette soaring above the trees or circling the church tower there. Locals keep an eye out for its shadowy outline against the sky. Skeptics simply suggest it is an abnormally large owl but "hoo" knows what to believe. I'd still keep an eye out in that part of the world.

Answer: Loveland Frogman

The Loveland Frogman is a cryptid that lives on the banks of the Little Miami River in southern Ohio. Sightings started in the 1950s but have appeared often (one "Pokemon Go" player spotted it in 2016). Although the size varies, some claim it was about the size of a large child and moved in a very human-like manner. Some witnesses state that it waved a wand that emitted sparks.

All witnesses, however, agree that it basically looked like a large amphibian (a frog, to be exact). It had bumpy looking skin, bulging eyes, and webbed hands and feet. Skeptics have said it probably was an escaped pet iguana. But if you're walking near that river, I'd keep in mind that most iguanas do not walk around upright waving a wand.

Answer: Mongolian Death Worm

You would think you would be safe from cryptids in the desert. But no. The Mongolian Death Worm lives in the remote regions of the Gobi Desert. It was first brought to Western attention in 1926 by famous American naturalist Roy Chapman Andrews. Witnesses portray it as a large, red, worm-like creature that can grow very long and travel under the sands.

The most common trait they all describe, however, is its venomous properties. It can kill animals or people almost instantly by touching them or spitting on them from a distance. That toxic substance can even corrode metal. Although no evidence for it has been uncovered, I urge you to stay far from a giant worm the next time you are hiking through the Gobi Desert.