Intermediate Snake ID Quiz

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It is made for people who are knowledgeable of the different snake species and have an understanding of the different types of venoms, first-aid procedures and key characteristics to identifying similar-looking snakes. The majority of the photographs used were taken by Tyrone Ping.

What is the common name of this snake?

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Juvenile Boomslang

Young Southern African Python

Twig Snake

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What is the venom of this snake?

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Haemotoxic

Neurotoxic

Cytotoxic

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What are the names of the highlighted scales

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Anal shield and subcaudals

Dorsal and ventral scales

Labial and preocular scales

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What is the scientific name of this snake?

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Python natalensis

Psammophis subtaeniatus

Dendroaspis polylepis

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What is the common name of this snake?

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Cape Cobra

Rhinkals

Anchieta's Cobra

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What is the venom of this snake?

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Cytotoxic

Neurotoxic

None

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What is the scientific name of this snake?

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Bitis arietans

Bitis caudalis

Boaedon capensis

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What is the venom of this snake?

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Cytotoxic

None

Neurotoxic

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What should you not to do when helping a victim whose bite is swelling?

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Remove tight clothing.

Raise the affected limb.

Add a pressure bandage.

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What is the scientific name of this snake?

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Dispholidus typus

Telescopus semmiannulatus

Thelotornis capensis

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What is the common name of this snake?

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Common Egg Eater

Common Night Adder

Snouted Night Adder

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What should be the first procedure when you encounter a snake bite victim?

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Immobilize and reassure the victim.

Call the nearest hospital.

Begin CPR.

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What is the common name of this snake?

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Mole Snake

Spotted Skaapsteker

Cape Cobra

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What is the venom of this snake?

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Cytotoxic

Haemotoxic

None

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