Can you identify venomous snakes of the USA?

Questão 1 de 26

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This Venomous Snakes of the USA quiz is inspired by the hard working volunteers on the following Facebook wild snake groups. Be sure to check them out!
Snake Education & Discussion: https://www.facebook.com/groups/snakeED/
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Also, when you are finished with the quiz, you can find out more about each question by clicking on the Explanations links.

Now, are you ready to see some snakes?

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Yes!
Maybe?

Explicação

Questão 2 de 26

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Am I venomous?

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This is a harmless Watersnake (non-venomous)
This is a venomous Water Moccasin
This is a venomous Copperhead
This is a Coral Rattler Moccamouth (Knows hypnosis. Never look directly into its eyes!)

Explicação

Questão 3 de 26

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What evidence is NOT helpful in determining if this is a Cottonmouth?

Selecione uma das seguintes:

It has vertical stripes (1)
It doesn't have a "zorro" mask (2)
It did not have an "eyebrow" ridge/scale/shelf (3)
It was on leaves, not in a lake or stream

Explicação

Questão 4 de 26

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Which of these two snakes is a Pit Viper?

Selecione uma das seguintes:

The Water Moccasin (also known as a Cottonmouth)
The Watersnake
Neither are pit vipers
Both are pit vipers

Explicação

Questão 5 de 26

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Which of these snakes is a Water Moccasin?

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None of the above

Explicação

Questão 6 de 26

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Click on all the snakes that are NOT Venomous

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None of the above

Explicação

Questão 7 de 26

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How many snakes are in this picture pose a venomous threat to humans

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0
1
2
3
4

Explicação

Questão 8 de 26

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The red part of which picture best describes the range of all US species of Cottonmouth?

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Explicação

Questão 9 de 26

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In the US, Venomous snakes always swim on top of the water, and non-venomous snakes tend to swim under the water.

Selecione uma das opções:

VERDADEIRO
FALSO

Explicação

Questão 10 de 26

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Which snake is a Copperhead?

Selecione uma das seguintes:

None of the above

Explicação

Questão 11 de 26

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Which snakes are Copperheads (select all)?

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Explicação

Questão 12 de 26

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Which of the following will actually chase you and/or may whip you?

Selecione uma das seguintes:

Cottonmouth
Rat Snake
Coachwhip
Rattlesnake
El "Zorro!"

Explicação

Questão 13 de 26

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Which ONE of these is NOT a Coral snake that was found in the USA? Hint: it is the non-venomous Shovel-Nosed snake.

Selecione uma ou mais das seguintes:

Explicação

Questão 14 de 26

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Which one of these is NOT a Coral Snake that was found in the USA? (Hint: it is a non-venomous Scarlet Kingsnake)

Selecione uma das seguintes:

Explicação

Questão 15 de 26

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This picture best describes the range of which snake?

Selecione uma das seguintes:

All Coral species in the USA
All Copperhead species in the USA
All Rattlesnake species in the USA
6 fanged Water Cottontail Moccamouth Rattler

Explicação

Questão 16 de 26

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Which of these is not a US Coral snake? (Hint: The 3 Coral snakes shown in the answers below display the common patterns of the 3 species of US Coral snakes)

Selecione uma das seguintes:

Explicação

Questão 17 de 26

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Which of the following snake types can be found in the USA in the wild? (Choose all)

Selecione uma ou mais das seguintes:

Rattlesnake
Copperhead
Cobra
Cottonmouth
Puff Adder
Mamba
Krait
Taipan
Coral
Bushmaster

Explicação

Questão 18 de 26

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This picture best describes the range of the which snake?

Selecione uma das seguintes:

All Coral Snake species in the USA
All Copperhead species in the USA
All Rattlesnake species in the USA
All Cottonmouth species in the USA

Explicação

Questão 19 de 26

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What should you do if you're bitten by a snake on the arm, and you suspect that it was from a venomous snake?

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Squeeze the area around the bite, or create a vacuum over the bite, to attempt to expunge any non-absorbed venom from the wound
Use a tourniquet to slow the blood flow from the bite area
Identify or capture the snake before seeking treatment. The ER will need to know the species so they can administer the correct anti-venom
Wait for signs that venom was injected. These signs may include difficulty breathing, vomiting and nausea, blurred vision, sweating and salivating, numbness in the face and limbs. If they occur, then seek medical attention.
Seek immediate emergency medical attention.

Explicação

Questão 20 de 26

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Which of the following is NOT likely to eat Venomous snakes?

Selecione uma ou mais das seguintes:

Indigo
California Kingsnake
Eastern Black Kingsnake
Coachwhip
Milksnake
Cottonmouth
Racer
Scarlet Kingsnake
Spicebush Swallowtail (check him out at http://w3.marietta.edu/~biol/biomes/spicebush.htm)

Explicação

Questão 21 de 26

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This picture best describes the range of which snake?

Selecione uma das seguintes:

Coral Snake
Rattle Snake
Cottonmouth
Copperhead

Explicação

Questão 22 de 26

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Which of these small snakes is a Rattlesnake?

Selecione uma das seguintes:

Explicação

Questão 23 de 26

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Which picture contains a venomous snake? (hint: It's a Rattlesnake)

Selecione uma das seguintes:

Explicação

Questão 24 de 26

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Which types of snakes kill on average of more than 7 people per year in the United States (select all that apply)?

Selecione uma ou mais das seguintes:

Cottonmouth
Copperhead
Rattlesnake
Coral Snake
None of the above

Explicação

Questão 25 de 26

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What methods can be effective in discouraging Venomous snakes from visiting your yard? Click all that apply (Hint: there are 5 correct answers)

Selecione uma ou mais das seguintes:

Apply snake repellent that contains sulfur to the yard
Install an unfinished/untreated cedar fence with pickets that come within .5 - 1 inches of the ground
Trim back brush in your yard, and remove loose materials such as leaves and mulch where possible. Keep grass mowed. Remove wood and rock piles.
Fill in any holes in your yard that have been created by other types of animals
Apply snake repellents that contain Naphthalene, and/or place mothballs around the perimeter of the yard.
Eliminate or reduce the snake's food sources (insects, rodents, and other small animals).
Install solar powered sound wave emitting snake repellent stakes
Apply large mammal urine, smoke, or essential oils - (proper choice of homemade solution depends depends on the species of snake, the location, and the time of year).
Avoid killing or relocating other breeds of snakes, as they will help control the food sources (insects, rodents, and other small animals) that would otherwise attract the venomous breeds. A significant number of breeds are also known for eating venomous snakes.
Install a fence that includes 1/4" wire mess buried at least 6" into the ground. Slant the fence at a proper angle away from the enclosed area, and be sure the height meets "snake-proof" specifications.

Explicação

Questão 26 de 26

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What should you do if you are unsure what type of snake you are looking at?

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Kill it. Pose it on a rake, and dangle it in front of the camera so it looks like it came from the island of King Kong. Use of 'forced perspective' when taking the picture is required! Post the picture on Facebook, and exclaim... "but I thought it was a Copperhead!!!" if a DNR official comes knocking on your door.
Start screaming "Cottonmouth! Cottonmouth! OMGAWWWWD it's a Cottonmouth!"
Remember "Red on Black, wait now how does that go? red on black no on yellow no wait.. Red on lime, better check your rhyme?? Wait circular eyes, no um, triangle head, um..."
If you feel too close, slowly back away. Encourage the snake to move along with a gentle squirt from a hose, or seek assistance having it relocated. Take a picture and visit https://tinyurl.com/SnakeIdentification on Facebook to ask for a quick and easy FREE expert identification, 24-7. Learn more about your find by posting on https://www.facebook.com/groups/snakeED/ .

	Criado por Kelley Young quase 7 anos atrás

Try the quiz, and then read more in the "Explanation" section of each question to learn more about venomous snakes of the USA. Some of these are very tough!

Can you identify venomous snakes of the USA?

Questão 1 de 26

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Explicação

Questão 2 de 26

Am I venomous?

Selecione uma das seguintes:

Explicação

Questão 3 de 26

What evidence is *NOT* helpful in determining if this is a Cottonmouth?

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Explicação

Questão 4 de 26

Which of these two snakes is a Pit Viper?

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Explicação

Questão 5 de 26

Which of these snakes is a Water Moccasin?

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Explicação

Questão 6 de 26

Click on all the snakes that are *NOT* Venomous

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Explicação

Questão 7 de 26

How many snakes are in this picture pose a venomous threat to humans

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Explicação

Questão 8 de 26

The red part of which picture best describes the range of all US species of Cottonmouth?

Selecione uma das seguintes:

Explicação

Questão 9 de 26

In the US, Venomous snakes always swim on top of the water, and non-venomous snakes tend to swim under the water.

Selecione uma das opções:

Explicação

Questão 10 de 26

Which snake is a Copperhead?

Selecione uma das seguintes:

Explicação

Questão 11 de 26

Which snakes are Copperheads (select all)?

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Explicação

Questão 12 de 26

Which of the following will actually chase you and/or may whip you?

Selecione uma das seguintes:

Explicação

Questão 13 de 26

Which ONE of these is NOT a Coral snake that was found in the USA? Hint: it is the non-venomous Shovel-Nosed snake.

Selecione uma ou mais das seguintes:

Explicação

Questão 14 de 26

Which one of these is NOT a Coral Snake that was found in the USA? (Hint: it is a non-venomous Scarlet Kingsnake)

Selecione uma das seguintes:

Explicação

Questão 15 de 26

This picture best describes the range of which snake?

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Explicação

Questão 16 de 26

Which of these is not a US Coral snake? (Hint: The 3 Coral snakes shown in the answers below display the common patterns of the 3 species of US Coral snakes)

Selecione uma das seguintes:

Explicação

Questão 17 de 26

Which of the following snake types can be found in the USA in the wild? (Choose all)

Selecione uma ou mais das seguintes:

Explicação

Questão 18 de 26

This picture best describes the range of the which snake?

Selecione uma das seguintes:

Explicação

Questão 19 de 26

What should you do if you're bitten by a snake on the arm, and you suspect that it was from a venomous snake?

Selecione uma das seguintes:

Explicação

Questão 20 de 26

Which of the following is NOT likely to eat Venomous snakes?

Selecione uma ou mais das seguintes:

What evidence is NOT helpful in determining if this is a Cottonmouth?

Click on all the snakes that are NOT Venomous