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Quiz about Venomous Snakes of Florida
Quiz about Venomous Snakes of Florida

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.
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Author
Poto66
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
287,461
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
2941
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (9/10), Guest 73 (6/10), Guest 174 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. In Florida the copperhead is only found in the panhandle.


Question 2 of 10
2. Juvenile cottonmouth snakes look like what other snake? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Cottonmouths are also commonly known as water moccasins.


Question 4 of 10
4. There are three varieties of rattlesnakes found in Florida, eastern diamondback, timber and which other one? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The coral snake looks very similar to which of the following? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which other venomous snake is the coral snake a relative of? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Rattlesnakes always make noise before striking.


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of the following is not a resident of Florida? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which of the following has caused a decline in the eastern diamondback rattlesnake population in Florida? Hint


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



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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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