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Snake Identification Quiz

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(10 Questions across common species.)

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Q17: What species of snake is this?

Mole Snake (Pseudaspis cana)

Rhombic Egg-Eater (Dasypeltis scabra)

Common Slug-Eater (Duberria lutrix lutrix)

Olive House Snake (Lycodonomorphus inornatus)

Q84: Which of these is a Puff Adder?

From Port Nolloth, Northern Cape.

from West Coast National Park, Western Cape.

Q20: What species of snake is this?

From Aus, Namibia.

Puff Adder (Bitis arietans arietans)

Coral Shield Cobra (Aspidelaps lubricus lubricus)

Mole Snake (Pseudaspis cana)

Snouted Cobra (Naja annulifera)

Q85: Which of these is a Cape Cobra?

From Waterberg, Limpopo.

From Oudtshoorn, Western Cape.

Q67: What species of snake is this?

Note the keyhole shaped eye

Spotted Skaapsteker (Psammophylax rhombeatus)

Boomslang (Dispholidus typus)

Twig Snake (Thelotornis capensis)

Spotted Rock Snake (Lamprophis guttatus)

Q79: Which of these snakes are harmless to humans?

From Simunye, Swaziland.

showing the characteristic scale clearly visible on the front of the snout.

(Philothamnus hoplogaster), Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal.

Q73: Which of these snakes are dangerously venomous?

From Louis Trichardt, Limpopo.

From Hluhluwe, Kwa_Zulu Natal.

Q72: Which of these snakes are dangerously venomous?

From Mtubatuba, KwaZulu-Natal.

from Mtubatuba KwaZulu-Natal.

Q7: What species of snake is this?

From Vredefort, Free State.

Brown House Snake (Boaedon capensis)

Black-headed Centipede-eater (Aparallactus capensis)

Brown Water Snake (Lycodonomorphus rufulus)

Olive House Snake (Lycodonomorphus inornatus)

Q21: What species of snake is this?

Puff Adder (Bitis arietans arietans)

Snouted Cobra (Naja annulifera)

Mole Snake (Pseudaspis cana)

Coral Shield Cobra (Aspidelaps lubricus lubricus)

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Common Slug-eater (Duberria lutrix) - Harmless A

Common Slug-eater (Duberria lutrix) - Harmless

A small snake that averages 30 – 35 cm. It feeds exclusively on snails and slugs and locates them by following the slime trail. The Common Slug-eater favours damp localities in the south-eastern half of southern Africa.

During the day it seeks shelter under rocks, logs and grass tufts and emerges in the evening to hunt. It is reluctant to bite and if threatened will defecate and secrete a foul-smelling substance simultaneously. It also has the peculiar habit of rolling up into a tight spiral with the head concealed, like a roll of tobacco, hence the Afrikaans name.

This small slow-moving snake is not venomous and poses no threat to humans.

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African Tiger Snake. Is this one of the prettiest

African Tiger Snake.

Is this one of the prettiest snakes?
The Eastern Tiger Snake is a mildly venomous species found across much of southern and eastern Africa.

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Rhino-horned Viper (Bitis nasicornis) The Rhino-h

Rhino-horned Viper (Bitis nasicornis)

The Rhino-horned Viper is widespread over much of the tropical forests of the equators. It is a heavy-bodied snake that relies on its excellent camouflage and is reluctant to move.

This snake is an ambush hunter that will coil up into a striking position and await its prey. It is fond of marshy areas and is often seen swimming and is equally comfortable at climbing. They are nocturnal, usually hiding in leaf litter during the day.

The Rhino-horned viper’s venom is potently cytotoxic, causing severe pain, swelling, blistering and in many cases severe tissue damage. Polyvalent antivenom is effective and should be administered.

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Gaboon Adder (Bitis gabonica) A large, robust add

Gaboon Adder (Bitis gabonica)

A large, robust adder that averages 1 meter, but may reach 1.75 m. This beautifully-coloured snake occurs in savanna, coastal and montane forest.

Though mainly active at night, it is fond of basking on the fringes of forests. It is surprisingly placid and may emit a series of long, drawn-out hisses with the forepart of the body elevated if threatened.

Like the Puff Adder, this snake has a potent predominantly cytotoxic venom. Symptoms may include shock, severe pain, swelling, blistering and necrosis. Polyvalent antivenom is effective against the venom of this snake.

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Mozambique Spitting Cobra (Naja mossambica) The M

Mozambique Spitting Cobra (Naja mossambica)

The Mozambique Spitting Cobra occurs on the eastern side of South Africa, most of Mozambique, Zimbabwe, north-eastern Botswana, northern Namibia and further north in Africa. Its diet consists largely of frogs, small mammals, birds and snakes, including the Puff Adder. It is active on overcast days, but more active at night, often ending up in houses where people are bitten while asleep.

This snake accounts for the majority of serious snakebite cases in southern Africa, but fatalities are rare. It also spits its venom and does not always spread a hood when doing so. The venom is potently cytotoxic causing pain, swelling, blisters and in many cases severe tissue damage. Antivenom is effective if administered early and in large dosages.

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Eastern Green Mamba (Dendroaspis angusticeps) The

Eastern Green Mamba (Dendroaspis angusticeps)

The Green Mamba is a bright green snake that inhabits coastal forests and dense montane forests. It can also be found in plantations, including mango orchards and areas with certain nut-bearing trees. Due to its appearance, it is often mistaken for harmless green snakes of the genus Philothamnus or the Green Boomslang.

This species spends most of its life among dense vegetation, where it actively hunts during the day, feeding on tree-dwelling mammals and birds. Although primarily arboreal, it may occasionally descend to the ground to bask or move between trees. Unfortunately, Green Mambas are sometimes found as roadkill.

The Green Mamba possesses potent neurotoxic venom, which can also cause local swelling. Although effective antivenom is available, bites are relatively uncommon due to the snake’s shy and elusive nature. Dogs are particularly vulnerable, as they may be bitten when attempting to attack or kill these snakes, often with fatal consequences.

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