Snake's Snakes Quiz | Reptiles and Amphibians

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1. A giant version of this snake is featured in "Metal Gear Solid 3". It is one of the world's longest species. Which of these is it?

Answer: anaconda

In "Metal Gear Solid 3", there is a snake known simply as the giant anaconda. The snake in the photograph is the green anaconda (Eunectes murinus). It is one of the longest and largest species of snakes in the world. The green anaconda is native to the Amazon region of South America. It can reach lengths of over 5 m (15 ft) and weigh over 90 kg (200 lb).

2. Next is a species of snake that is native to Indonesia, New Guinea and Australia. What is this snake called?

Answer: green tree python

The snake in the photograph is the green tree python (Morelia viridis). It is primarily found in the rainforests of Indonesia and New Guinea. The species is non-venomous, feeding on mostly small animals such as mice and other rodents. In "Metal Gear Solid 3", Snake felt that the green tree python was a fairly tasty species.

3. This species of snake is known as Ophiophagus hannah. It is more commonly known by what regal name?

Answer: king cobra

The Ophiophagus hannah is known as the king cobra. The king cobra is a venomous species that is native to Southeast Asia. Bites from a king cobra can kill a human within 30 minutes. The species has been listed as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) due to habitat loss.

4. This is a species of python native to Southeast Asia. Sometimes these snakes can grow large enough to eat a human. What is the name of this python?

Answer: reticulated python

Reticulated pythons are also among the world's largest snake species and are native to Southeast Asia. They can often be seen kept as pets, despite their size. The reticulated python can grow longer than 6 m (20 ft) and weigh over 70 kg (160 lbs). There have been reports that some snakes grew large enough to swallow a human being.

5. This is a species of cobra known as Naja atra. It is native to a place in Asia with an identity crisis. What is its nationality?

Answer: Taiwanese

The species Naja atra is known as the Taiwanese or Chinese cobra. It is mainly found on the island of Taiwan as well as southern mainland China. When the Communists took over the government in mainland China in 1949, the country's former government fled to the island now known as Taiwan. Taiwan had been previously known as the Republic of China, while the mainland declared itself the People's Republic of China. Conflict between the two Chinas exists to this day, with the mainland refusing to accept the sovereignty of Taiwan.

6. Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding this snake-like creature known as the Tsuchinoko?

Answer: It is a fabled animal born out of Japanese legend.

The Tsuchinoko is a creature that came from Japanese folk tales. It is an animal similar to a snake, but with a wider main body. They are said to be over 30 cm (12 in) in length. Legends have stated that the Tsuchinoko is venomous and has the ability roll itself into a wheel shape for defense.

In "Metal Gear Solid 3", the Tsuchinoko is only found at one point in the game, but players are required to capture it for 100% completion.

7. This red and black snake is a venomous species that can be found in various parts of the world. What kind of snake is this?

Answer: coral snake

There are numerous species of coral snake throughout the world. The snake in the photograph is a Micrurus fulvius or Eastern coral snake, native to the southeast region of the United States. Coral snakes are venomous and their venom has been known to be potent enough to kill humans. Despite being venomous, in "Metal Gear Solid 3", Snake felt that the coral snake made for a tasty meal.

8. This snake looks similar to similarly colored snakes and it may be tough to tell them apart sometimes. However, this species is non-venomous. Which snake is this?

Answer: milk snake

Several species of milk snake look very similar to the coral snake, which can lead to confusion between the two. Milk snakes, however, are non-venomous, so knowing their differences could help in preventing someone from being bitten by a coral snake. The snake in the photograph is the Lampropeltis annulata or Mexican milk snake.

A good way to tell the difference between a coral and milk snake is the phrase, "Red on yellow kills a fellow, red on black venom lack". In the game, Snake thought the milk snake tasted terrible.

9. This is a cobra known as Naja kaouthia (also known as the monocled cobra). In which nation would you be able to find one?

Answer: Thailand

In "Metal Gear Solid 3", there is a snake named simply the Thai cobra. While it may not be the actual species used in the game, the monocled cobra (Naja kaouthia) is native to Southeast Asia, therefore it would be pretty common to find in Thailand. It is also highly venomous, with the ability to kill a human within one hour.

10. There are three special snakes in "Metal Gear Solid 3" named Solid, Liquid and Solidus. These snakes are all colored white. Do white snakes exist naturally?

Answer: Yes

Their names in the video game are a reference to clones of the original Snake that would appear in other games. In the natural world, white snakes do exist but are pretty rare, often the result of some sort of mutation. The photograph comes from a snake museum in Japan that seeks to preserve white or albino snakes. Since white snakes are rare, it is seen as good fortune to encounter one.

Source: Author RedHook13

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Snake's Snakes Trivia Quiz

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