Seven Deadly Skins Trivia Quiz

Answer: Eastern brown snake

First described taxonomically in 1854, the eastern brown snake is the second-most venomous land snake and populations have also been found in New Guinea. Their coloring varies from pale brown to much darker shades and their bites are especially dangerous to cats and dogs as they typically have more severe neurotoxic symptoms.

Answer: Common krait

The common krait is a member of the genus Bungarus which has 15 species throughout Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent. The common krait is nocturnal and it is responsible for more snakebites than any other species in India. Unfortunately the snake's bite has been said to feel like that of a mosquito or ant and many victims do not immediately get medical care without which one can die within five hours.

Answer: Puff adder

The puff adder is scientifically named Bitis arietans meaning 'striking violently'. The species has also been found on the Arabian peninsula in both Saudi Arabia and Yemen. Generally a docile species, the puff adder is an expert at using camouflage as cover.

Their long fangs contribute to high yields of venom when they bite and the species accounts for more snakebite fatalities than any other in Africa.

Answer: Indian cobra

The Indian cobra has featured on heraldic symbols for eight different states of India. Other species of cobra are also native to India and include the King Cobra which is the longest venomous snake in the world. In the short story "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" within "The Jungle Book" by Rudyard Kipling the villains Nag and Nagaina (the Hindi words for male and female snake) are cobras.

Answer: Inland taipan

The inland taipan is also known as the western taipan or fierce snake and it was first described in 1879. Oddly no other major data was recorded on the species until 1972. One bite from an inland taipan has the lethality to kill 100 adults and if untreated can result in death in just 30 minutes.

Answer: Sea snakes

There are 69 species of sea snake with many of them having extremely potent venom. The various species typically live the majority of their life in the warm waters of the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Interestingly, sea snakes do not drink saltwater but rely on rainwater on the surface of sea water for drinking. The yellow-bellied sea snake is the most venomous of the sea snake species.

Answer: Black mamba

The size, aggression and toxicity of its venom makes the black mamba a very dangerous snake. Black mambas are diurnal and prey on small birds, bushbabies and the hyrax and can move at speeds of 10mph over short distances.

Answer: Milk snake

It is believed that milk snakes obtained their name because they would suck milks from cow udders. This is considered a scientific myth although milk snakes have been known to inhabit barns and other areas near cows. Milk snakes are typically around 3 1/2 feet in length and their three band coloring has red touching black distinguishing it from the venomous coral snake that has red touching yellow.

Answer: Green anaconda

The green anaconda is found throughout the Amazon River basin and they are able to stay nearly completely submerged with just their eyes, nostrils and a small part of their head above water. There are unverified reports of the green anaconda reaching over 30 feet but their average verified size is about 16 feet.

Answer: Burmese python

The Burmese python is semi-aquatic and like many snakes also has the ability to climb trees. Burmese pythons typically feed on small birds and mammals and their bodies change considerably when ingesting large prey. The Burmese python is a member of the python family of snakes that includes the reticulated python which is the longest snake and reptile in the world.