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Quiz about Snakes Alive
Quiz about Snakes Alive

Snakes Alive Trivia Quiz


Snakes are an interesting part of our world. Join me in learning a bit more about our slithery neighbors.

A multiple-choice quiz by mustbejan. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
mustbejan
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
300,511
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
5946
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 116 (10/10), Guest 73 (6/10), Guest 97 (4/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. A scientist that studies snakes is known as what? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What snake family has the most members? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. A rattlesnake rattles for what reason? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What body part of a snake indicates if it is a nocturnal or diurnal hunter? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In addition to being used as an antidote to venom poisoning, snake venom has been used to treat what condition? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The San Francisco garter snake was added to the endangered species list in 1967. What was the reason for this? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. "Red by black friend of Jack. Red by yellow kill a fellow." This saying was created to tell the difference between certain venomous and nonvenomous snakes. What North American venomous snake will "kill a fellow"? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of the following snakes is NOT a member of the pit viper sub-family? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Why should captive snakes be fed pre-killed food? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What is the clear scale that covers a snake's eye called? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. A scientist that studies snakes is known as what?

Answer: ophiologist

Ophiology is the study of snakes and is a subspecialty of herpetology, the study of reptiles. The root word ophis is Greek for snake.
2. What snake family has the most members?

Answer: typical/ Colubridae

The typical/Colubridae family contains more than half the snake species in the world. Most members of this family are nonvenomous. It does, however, include the boomslang and twig snake that have caused human deaths.
3. A rattlesnake rattles for what reason?

Answer: all of these

Rattlesnake are born with what is called a button at the end of their tail. When the baby rattler sheds its skin for the first time a segment of rattles is added to the button. Each time a rattlesnake sheds its skin another rattle segment is added. Rattles can be damaged or lost due to wear and tear.
4. What body part of a snake indicates if it is a nocturnal or diurnal hunter?

Answer: eyes

Diurnal or daytime hunters have round pupils. Nocturnal or night hunters have pupils that form a vertical line.
5. In addition to being used as an antidote to venom poisoning, snake venom has been used to treat what condition?

Answer: all of these

Venom is extracted or "milked" from snakes by holding the head, open-mouthed over a beaker and pressing. This causes the venom gland to release the venom. Venom collected is then freeze-dried for later use.
6. The San Francisco garter snake was added to the endangered species list in 1967. What was the reason for this?

Answer: habitat loss

The San Francisco garter snake is found in a very small area in San Mateo county and parts of Santa Cruz county California. Land development for urban and agricultural growth seriously impacted the habitat of this snake. Wetland areas were drained that supported its preferred prey.
7. "Red by black friend of Jack. Red by yellow kill a fellow." This saying was created to tell the difference between certain venomous and nonvenomous snakes. What North American venomous snake will "kill a fellow"?

Answer: coral snake

All the snakes listed have red, yellow and black rings. Only coral snakes found in North America have a red ring beside a yellow ring. King snakes are nonvenomous.
8. Which of the following snakes is NOT a member of the pit viper sub-family?

Answer: cobra

Pit vipers are named for the special organ, the pit, between their eyes and nostrils. The pit enables the snake to sense the body heat coming from their prey.
9. Why should captive snakes be fed pre-killed food?

Answer: All of these

Snakes aren't always hungry when given prey. Mice or rats left in a snake's habitat can inflict serious wounds. Pre-killed prey offers both convenience and safety.
10. What is the clear scale that covers a snake's eye called?

Answer: spectacle

The clear scale that covers a snake's eye is called the spectacle. Snakes do not blink and the spectacle scale protects the eye from damage. The spectacle becomes cloudy when the snake is close to the time it sheds its skin.
Source: Author mustbejan

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