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Can you identify venomous snakes of the USA?

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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!
Kelley Young
Quiz by Kelley Young, updated more than 1 year ago
Kelley Young
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Question 1

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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/ Snake ID: https://tinyurl.com/SnakeIdentification (Free, expert IDs 24-7) 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?
Answer
  • Yes!
  • Maybe?

Question 2

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Am I venomous?
Image:
1waterwithsource (binary/octet-stream)
Answer
  • 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!)

Question 3

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What evidence is *NOT* helpful in determining if this is a Cottonmouth?
Image:
Bandedwatersnake (binary/octet-stream)
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  • 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

Question 4

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Which of these two snakes is a Pit Viper?
Image:
P14876151840464670 (binary/octet-stream)
Answer
  • The Water Moccasin (also known as a Cottonmouth)
  • The Watersnake
  • Neither are pit vipers
  • Both are pit vipers

Question 5

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Which of these snakes is a Water Moccasin?
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Question 6

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Click on all the snakes that are *NOT* Venomous
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Question 7

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How many snakes are in this picture pose a venomous threat to humans
Image:
Hog Vs Copperheadb (binary/octet-stream)
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  • 0
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4

Question 8

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The red part of which picture best describes the range of all US species of Cottonmouth?
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Question 9

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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.
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  • True
  • False

Question 10

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Which snake is a Copperhead?
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Question 11

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Which snakes are Copperheads (select all)?
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Question 12

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Which of the following will actually chase you and/or may whip you?
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Question 13

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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.
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Question 14

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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)
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Question 15

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This picture best describes the range of which snake?
Image:
Copperhead (binary/octet-stream)
Answer
  • All Coral species in the USA
  • All Copperhead species in the USA
  • All Rattlesnake species in the USA
  • 6 fanged Water Cottontail Moccamouth Rattler

Question 16

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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)
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Question 17

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Which of the following snake types can be found in the USA in the wild? (Choose all)
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  • Rattlesnake
  • Copperhead
  • Cobra
  • Cottonmouth
  • Puff Adder
  • Mamba
  • Krait
  • Taipan
  • Coral
  • Bushmaster

Question 18

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This picture best describes the range of the which snake?
Image:
Coral (binary/octet-stream)
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  • 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

Question 19

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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.

Question 20

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Which of the following is NOT likely to eat Venomous snakes?
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Question 21

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This picture best describes the range of which snake?
Image:
Rattlesnake (binary/octet-stream)
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  • Coral Snake
  • Rattle Snake
  • Cottonmouth
  • Copperhead

Question 22

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Which of these small snakes is a Rattlesnake?
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Question 23

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Which picture contains a venomous snake? (hint: It's a Rattlesnake)
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Question 24

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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)?
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  • Cottonmouth
  • Copperhead
  • Rattlesnake
  • Coral Snake
  • None of the above

Question 25

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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)
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  • 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.

Question 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/ .
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