So here are some interesting facts and fun trivia quizes about snakes and reptiles. Check back. I'll try to keep finding new quizes to share with you!
Vemon vs. Poison
We are constantly asked if any of our snakes are poisonous.
Well, the answer is no. Snakes are venoumous, not poisonous. (We also do not have any venomous snakes!)
What is the difference between venom and poison?
Poison is something that YOU have to drink or eat in order for you to get sick.
Venom has to be injected into your body if it is to cause you any harm.
So there are no poisonous snakes, only venomous ones.
Some amphibians (Cuban tree frogs and cane toads for example) are poisonous. They secrete poison either through their skin or from glands on the top of their heads (parotoid glands). Always make sure you wash your hands after touching a frog (or any other animal!). If you rub your eyes or touch your face it may cause pain, temporary blindness or inflammation.
Choosing the Right Pet
We have a lot of different kinds of animals here on the farm. Not all of our animals that we bring for our shows make good pets for the average person.
Many grow too large. Some are just not nice. Others may make a good pet but are very high maintenance.
If you are thinking of acquiring a reptile for you or your child, and have questions about different species, you can call us. We can make recommendations of different species that can make great pets, and help you avoid the ones that don't.
This is my (Jennifer) full time job. I spend 4-5 hours everyday taking care of the animals that we have here. Just because you see that we have it, doesn't mean that it's easy to have.
Snake Trivia Test
1. A ball python holds the record for living the longest. How lond did it live?
a. 23 years
b. 35 years
c. 47 years
d. 52 years
2. Growing up to 33 feet in length, which type of snake is the longest?
a. reticulated python
b. Indian rock python
c. African rock python
d. green anaconda
3. Which type of snake is the heaviest, weighing over 300 pounds?
a. reticulated python
b. Indian rock python
c. African rock python
d. green anaconda
4. The smallest snake in the world is a thread snake found in the West Indies. How small do you think it is?
a. 3 inches
b. 3 3/4 inches
c. 2 inches
d. 4 inches
5. Drop for drop, what is the most venomous snake in the world?
a. sea snake
b. puff adder
c. Indian krait snake
d. tiger snake
6. Snakes use several methods of reproduction. Which of the following is NOT used by snakes to have babies?
a. lay eggs and leave them to hatch on their own
b. female keeps the eggs in her body - babyies hatch out and are then born
c. lay eggs, then coil around them and shiver to help them incubate the eggs
d. lay eggs and then return to them to help feed the babies
7. All snakes are carnivorous (meat-eaters). Which food item will snakes NOT eat?
a. insects
b. fish
c. crabs
d. eggs
e. other snakes
8. Which statement about snakes is NOT true?
a. Snakes never stop growing.
b. You can tell the age of a rattlesnake by the number of its rattles.
c. Snakes are found on all continents except Antarctica.
d. There are approximately 2700 species of snakes in the world.
Answers:
So how did you do?
1. c 5. a
2. a 6. d
3. d 7. c
4. a 8. c
For number 6:
Oviparous is when a snake lays eggs. Birds are also considered oviparous. Pythons and rat snakes are examples of oviparous snakes.
Oviviparous is when a snake retains the eggs inside of their body, they hatch inside of the snake, and then are "born". Boa constrictors, water and garter snakes and rattlesnakes are examples of oviviparous snakes.
Many of the python species coil around their eggs and shiver to help them incubate. During this time, the female rarely eats and can loose much of her body weight.
Crocodile Quiz
1. How many chambers do crocodiles and alligators have in their heart?
a. two
b. three
c. four
d. five
2. The term crocodilian refers to all of the following EXCEPT for
a. Komodo dragon
b. crocodile
c. alligator
d. gavial
3. True or False, Crocodiles mostly attack on land?
4. Which of the following crocodiles has the shortest average length?
a. orinoco
b. Indo-Pacific
c. Cuban
d. American
5. What family do crocodiles and alligators belong to?
a. Crocodylidae
b. Reptile
c. Crocodylus
d. Tomista
6. Which of the following is a large difference between crocodiles and alligators?
a. genus
b. snout length
c. number of species
d. all of the above
7. True or False, crocodiles have armor that is made of bone?
8. True or False, crocodiles are oviparous?
9. A smaller species of Indo-Pacific crocodiles called Swamp crocodiles has a nickname. What is it?
a. thiefs
b. frogs with attitude problems
c. buggers
d. muggers
10. What crocodile glands are used for perfume?
a. musk
b. mammary
c. salivary
d. none of these
Answers:
1. c. They are the only reptile that has 2 atria and 2 fully divided ventricles in their heart. All other reptiles have 2 atria and 1 ventricle.
2. a. Crocodilian also refers to caimans.
3. false. The prey may be on land, but the crocodile is located in shallow water. They then drag the prey into deeper water.
4. c. The average length of a Cuban crocodile is about 11.5 feet
5. a. Tomista and Crocodylus are the genuses. Reptile means cold-blooded.
6. d. Crocodiles snouts are long and have more teeth, alligators are shorter but more powerful. There are many different species of crocodiles, there are only two species of alligator (Chinese and American). The genus of alligators is Alligator, the crocodile is Crocodylus.
7. True. Bone armor, or osteoderms for an armor in their skin.
8. True. They lay 20-90 eggs and leave them to hatch.
9. d. They are called muggers because they take fish out of nets without the fisherman knowing.
10. a.
Splendid World of Reptiles
1. According to legend, how did the milk snake get its name?
a. They are commonly found in barns with cows.
b. They are white like milk.
c. They secrete a milky like substance as their venom.
d. They are the only snake that is known to drink milk.
2. What species of lizard is noted for being able to run on water and is nicknamed "the Jesus Christ lizard"?
a. water anole
b. basilisk lizard
c. holy lizard
d. water monitor
3. This reptile is a smaller relative of the alligator and lives in Central and South America.
a. crocodile
b. gharial
c. tegu
d. caiman
4. What is the longest species of lizard in the world?
a. Komodo dragon
b. crocodile monitor
c. tegu
d. marine iguana
5. What country is the marine iguana native to?
a. Galapagos Islands
b. Peru
c. Venezuala
d. Ecudor
6. This turtle is known for laying on the floor of lakes and attracting fish to eat with its worm-shaped tongue.
a. fisher turtle
b. leatherback turtle
c. alligator snapping turtle
d. common snapping turtle
7. What kind of environment do the world's two largest snakes live in?
a. jungle
b. swamps/rivers
c. savanna
d. desert
8. The Gila monster is noted for being venomous. What is the only other venomous lizard?
a. chuckwalla
b. Komodo dragon
c. Mexican beaded lizard
d. five lined skink
Answers:
1. a. Milk snakes are native to farm areas of the US and were commonly found in barns with cows. Farmers would think they were drinking the cow's milk when in fact they were dining on some mice and rats.
2. b. This lizard is native to Central America and is loved by all because it can run on water.
3. d. The dwarf caiman is the smallest species in the order Crocodylia. They are between 4 and 5 feet in length.
4. b. The Komodo dragon is the *heaviest* lizard in the world. The record length is just over 10 feet long. They can weigh up to 550 pounds. Crocodile monitors grow to a length of 15 feet. They do not exceed 100 pounds in weight.
5. d. Yes, they are native to the Galapagos Islands, but that is not a country.
6. c. The alligator snapping turtle is native to the southeast US and can grow up to 31 inches in length and weigh 250 pounds. It is the largest freshwater turtle in the world.
7. b. Both the reticulated python and the anaconda live in the water. Most other species of large snakes (Burmese pythons, rock pythons and tree boas) live in the jungle.
8. c. The Komoda dragon has toxic saliva, but it's not venomous. The Komodo dragon can have up to 50 different types of bacteria in its saliva.
Ready for another snake quiz?
1. True or false, if you want a snake as a pet, it is better to have a wild caught specimen than a captive bred one?
2. A good snake for a beginner would be?
a. boa constrictor
b. rattle snake
c. Burmese python
d. corn snake
3. True or false, it is best to keep king snakes on their own?
4. How can you tell if a snake is about to shed?
a. It will lick itself.
b. It wil become extra active.
c. It will have bright red eyes.
d. It will have milky colored eyes.
5. Which type of snake will "play dead" if it feels threatened?
a. hognose snake
b. boa constrictor
c. Burmese python
d. rat snake
6. Which snake family has the most members?
a. colubrids
b. boas
c. pythons
d. sea snakes
7. Which of these is NOT one of the top ten deadliest snakes?
a. brown snake
b. taipan
c. milk snake
d. fierce snake
8. Which of these snakes is the smallest in length?
a. California king snake
b. corn snake
c. children's python
d. royal python
Answers:
1. false. Wild caught specimens are more prone to parasites and diseases and are harder to tame.
2. d. Corn snakes make great pets for beginners, they are easy to care for, easy to handle and generally good feeders. They are also called rat snakes.
3. true. King snakes also eat other snakes, so they need to be housed alone.
4. d. Before a snake sheds, its eyes become very cloudy looking and its body will appear very dull. Snakes also become quite inactive prior to shedding and generally will not eat.
5. a. Hog nose snakes are great bluffers. They will flatten their head, hiss, and strike if threatened. If the threat still does not go away, they will convulse, flip onto their back and play dead.
6. a. The colubrid group makes up around 50% of all the snakes of the world. They include corn snakes, milk snakes, king snakes, hog nose snakes and bull snakes.
7. c. Milk snakes are harmless constrictors and can actually make good pets.
8. c. The children's python reaches an average length of about 2 feet. Corn snakes about 4.5 feet. California king snakes and royal pythons both reach an average length of 4 feet.
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