Do You Know Your Snake?
How well do you know your snake? Take this simple quiz and find out!
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How big of a meal should you feed?
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Twice as large as the thickness of the snake.
- B.
Nothing larger than the width of the snakes mouth.
- C.
No larger than the fatest part of the snake.
- D.
No larger than the sizt of the snakes throat.
- E.
Heck, he can eat anything!
Correct Answer
C. No larger than the fatest part of the snake.Explanation
and don't overfeed, a fat snake is an unhealthy snake!Rate this question:
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- 2.
One of the following snakes does not lay eggs. Which one?
- A.
Rat Snakes
- B.
Pythons
- C.
Rattlesnakes
- D.
Boa Constrictors
- E.
Corn Snakes
Correct Answer
D. Boa ConstrictorsExplanation
Boa constrictors do not lay eggs. Instead, they give birth to live young. This is a characteristic of some snake species, including boa constrictors. The other snakes listed in the options, such as rat snakes, pythons, rattlesnakes, and corn snakes, are all egg-laying species.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which type of color mutation gives the snake a red eye?
- A.
Pastel
- B.
Clown
- C.
Snow
- D.
Leucisitc
- E.
Albino
Correct Answer
E. AlbinoExplanation
Albino snakes have a genetic mutation that causes a lack of pigmentation, resulting in a white or pale body color. This lack of pigmentation also affects the eyes, giving them a distinct red or pink appearance. Therefore, the correct answer is Albino.Rate this question:
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- 4.
If you are feeding prekilled or frozen thawed rodents, how warm should they be?
- A.
Room temperature
- B.
Cool to touch
- C.
Either warm or cool
- D.
Very warm, but not hot
- E.
Hot, snakes have heat pits
Correct Answer
D. Very warm, but not hotExplanation
Place rodent in a bag and place in very warn water 10 minutes. Rodent should feel warmer than your hand!Rate this question:
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- 5.
Is it ok to have my snake around my neck? Hint: Only one answer is right!
- A.
Sure as long as someone else is home.
- B.
Yep, as long as your arms are longer than the snake is.
- C.
Only if you like laying in a room surrounded by your friends and lots of flowers! DUH!
- D.
Sure it is, your stronger than that snake!
- E.
My Snake loves me! He's never hurt me, would he?
Correct Answer
C. Only if you like laying in a room surrounded by your friends and lots of flowers! DUH!Explanation
You see pictures of happy kids all the time. What you never see in books are the many people killed by their snakes. NO IT IS NOT SAFE! DON'T DO IT EVER!!Rate this question:
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- 6.
Do snakes really bite their owners?
- A.
Never, they know who feeds and cares for them.
- B.
Only if I get careless on feeding day.
- C.
Only when we have company, they get anxious.
- D.
Do they have a mouth, and teeth? Of course they bite and you never know when.
- E.
No, they loose that sense of being wild.
Correct Answer
D. Do they have a mouth, and teeth? Of course they bite and you never know when.Explanation
Snakes are wild, they are escape artists and will bite at anytime. Some species do get domesticated to an extent, but never totally trust them!Rate this question:
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- 7.
We just bought a snake and brought him home. Can I play with him tonight?
- A.
Heck yeah, he's yours right!
- B.
Wait til after dinner, it was a long ride.
- C.
Give him water and cover his new home with a towel, leave him alone for a day or two.
- D.
No problem, just don't lay him on the floor.
- E.
Well, when you looked down at him he raised his head at you. Does he want to be picked up, or does he want to bite.....
Correct Answer
C. Give him water and cover his new home with a towel, leave him alone for a day or two.Explanation
The snake will need a day or two. The stress of going to a new home will make him irratable. Stress=biteRate this question:
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