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Snakes Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz to test your knowledge on snakes. Have fun! Don't forget to rank this quiz! Thank you!

A multiple-choice quiz by drherp. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
drherp

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
311,495

Updated
Jun 12 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
3415

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Question 1 of 10

1. Snakes are which of the following? Hint

Vegetarians

Warm blooded

Cold blooded

Mammals

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these snakes lives near the water? Hint

Cottonmouth

Green garter snake

Ball python

Black mamba

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following is a non-venomous snake? Hint

Cottonmouth

Rattlesnake

Coral snake

Ringneck snake

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which snake do people often confuse with the coral snake? Hint

Scarlet king snake

Corn snake

Black racer

Hognose snake

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following snakes is the smallest? Hint

Ringneck snake

Worm snake

Coral snake

Brown snake

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is one of the things rat snakes eat? Hint

Insects

Plants

Rats

Other snakes

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which is one of the places where tiger snakes live? Hint

United States

Australia

Brazil

Egypt

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Question 8 of 10

8. How can you tell a snake is going to shed its skin? Hint

Its eyes look like they've turned light blue

It gets mad more easily

It jumps up a lot

You never really know

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following is one of the most vemonous snakes in the world? Hint

Green anaconda

Ringneck snake

Brown snake

Garter snake

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following is NOT true about snakes? Hint

Not all snakes hatch by egg

All rattlesnakes are venomous

Venomous snakes live in Australia

Snakes have ears

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Snakes are which of the following?

Answer: Cold blooded

A human's body stays around the same temperature no matter what the temperature is outside. A snake's body temperature will change to the surrounding temperature.

2. Which of these snakes lives near the water?

Answer: Cottonmouth

Some snakes like the cottonmouth and the banded water snake can swim!
They steer by moving their tail from side to side.

3. Which of the following is a non-venomous snake?

Answer: Ringneck snake

The ringneck snake got its name because it has a yellow or orange ring around its neck. The only big defense he has is biting, although the bite is not venomous.

4. Which snake do people often confuse with the coral snake?

Answer: Scarlet king snake

The way to tell a scarlet king snake and a coral snake apart is if a red band is touching a black band it is a scarlet king snake. If a red band touches a yellow band it is a coral snake.

5. Which of the following snakes is the smallest?

Answer: Worm snake

The worm snake feeds on small insects. The reason it is called a worm snake is because it looks like a worm. It is one of the smallest snakes in the world.

6. What is one of the things rat snakes eat?

Answer: Rats

Rat snakes get their name because they eat rats! They do eat other things,
but this is their main diet.

7. Which is one of the places where tiger snakes live?

Answer: Australia

Australia is home to a lot of venomous snakes. If bitten by a venomous snake you must seek medical help immediately.

8. How can you tell a snake is going to shed its skin?

Answer: Its eyes look like they've turned light blue

If you look at a snake when it is about to shed its skin, you will see that its eyes turn light blue. This is due to the usually-transparent skin covering the eye going cloudy. A snake sheds its skin by rubbing against a rock or stick, and the skin eventually will rub off in one piece.

9. Which of the following is one of the most vemonous snakes in the world?

Answer: Brown snake

There is some debate over whether the brown snake is THE most venomous snake,
but it is one of the most venomous snakes. Its venom is very deadly,
even to humans.

10. Which of the following is NOT true about snakes?

Answer: Snakes have ears

Snakes can hear quite well, although they don't have ears, because they can sense vibrations. Snakes also use their tongues as a sensing intrument.

Source: Author drherp

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