Can you identify venomous snakes of the USA?

Question 1 of 26

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Now, are you ready to see some snakes?

Select one of the following:

Yes!
Maybe?

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Question 2 of 26

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Am I venomous?

Select one of the following:

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!)

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Question 3 of 26

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

Select one of the following:

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

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Question 4 of 26

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Which of these two snakes is a Pit Viper?

Select one of the following:

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

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Question 5 of 26

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Which of these snakes is a Water Moccasin?

Select one of the following:

None of the above

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Question 6 of 26

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Click on all the snakes that are NOT Venomous

Select one or more of the following:

None of the above

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Question 7 of 26

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

Select one of the following:

0
1
2
3
4

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Question 8 of 26

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

Select one of the following:

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Question 9 of 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.

Select one of the following:

True
False

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Question 10 of 26

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Which snake is a Copperhead?

Select one of the following:

None of the above

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Question 11 of 26

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Which snakes are Copperheads (select all)?

Select one or more of the following:

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Question 12 of 26

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

Select one of the following:

Cottonmouth
Rat Snake
Coachwhip
Rattlesnake
El "Zorro!"

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Question 13 of 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.

Select one or more of the following:

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Question 14 of 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)

Select one of the following:

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Question 15 of 26

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This picture best describes the range of which snake?

Select one of the following:

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

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Question 16 of 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)

Select one of the following:

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Question 17 of 26

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

Select one or more of the following:

Rattlesnake
Copperhead
Cobra
Cottonmouth
Puff Adder
Mamba
Krait
Taipan
Coral
Bushmaster

Explanation

Question 18 of 26

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This picture best describes the range of the which snake?

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 19 of 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?

Select one of the following:

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.

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Question 20 of 26

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

Select one or more of the following:

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)

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Question 21 of 26

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This picture best describes the range of which snake?

Select one of the following:

Coral Snake
Rattle Snake
Cottonmouth
Copperhead

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Question 22 of 26

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Which of these small snakes is a Rattlesnake?

Select one of the following:

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Question 23 of 26

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

Select one of the following:

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Question 24 of 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)?

Select one or more of the following:

Cottonmouth
Copperhead
Rattlesnake
Coral Snake
None of the above

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Question 25 of 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)

Select one or more of the following:

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.

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Question 26 of 26

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

Select one of the following:

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/ .

	Created by Kelley Young over 7 years ago

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?

Can you identify venomous snakes of the USA?

Question 1 of 26

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Question 2 of 26

Am I venomous?

Select one of the following:

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Question 3 of 26

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

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Question 4 of 26

Which of these two snakes is a Pit Viper?

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Question 5 of 26

Which of these snakes is a Water Moccasin?

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Question 6 of 26

Click on all the snakes that are *NOT* Venomous

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Question 7 of 26

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

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Question 8 of 26

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

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 9 of 26

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

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 10 of 26

Which snake is a Copperhead?

Select one of the following:

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Question 11 of 26

Which snakes are Copperheads (select all)?

Select one or more of the following:

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Question 12 of 26

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

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 13 of 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.

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 14 of 26

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

Select one of the following:

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Question 15 of 26

This picture best describes the range of which snake?

Select one of the following:

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Question 16 of 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)

Select one of the following:

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Question 17 of 26

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

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 18 of 26

This picture best describes the range of the which snake?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 19 of 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?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 20 of 26

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

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

Click on all the snakes that are NOT Venomous