A) Observe its overall appearance and behavior.
B) Determine its exact age.
C) Immediately try to handle the snake.
D) Check its venom toxicity.

A) The loudness of its hiss.
B) The snake's weight.
C) The smell of the snake.
D) Scalation (arrangement of scales).

A) Brightly colored bands.
B) Constricting behavior.
C) Heat-sensing pits between the eyes and nostrils.
D) Smooth, glossy scales.

A) The belly of the snake.
B) The tail region.
C) The head shape.
D) The back or upper surface.

A) Keeled scales have a ridge down the center.
B) Keeled scales are only found on venomous snakes.
C) Smooth scales are always brightly colored.
D) Keeled scales are smaller.

A) The plate covering the head.
B) Scales along the dorsal region.
C) The scale covering the vent.
D) Scales near the mouth.

A) The size of the scales.
B) The length of the snake.
C) The snake's temperament.
D) The order of colored bands (if applicable).

A) Count the scales on the head.
B) Count the scales on the tail.
C) Estimate the total number of scales.
D) Count the scales around the midbody.

A) Square.
B) Oval.
C) Round.
D) Triangular.

A) Hibernation patterns in summer.
B) Climbing.
C) Burrowing.
D) Swimming.

A) Proteroglyphous (fixed front fangs).
B) Solenoglyphous (folding fangs).
C) Aglyphous (no fangs) or Opisthoglyphous (rear fangs).
D) They don't have any teeth.

A) The common opening for the digestive, urinary, and reproductive tracts.
B) The snake's ears.
C) The snake's nose.
D) The snake's brain.

A) Detecting sound waves.
B) Smelling prey.
C) Breathing underwater.
D) Detecting infrared radiation (heat).

A) Scalation patterns.
B) Smell (quickly dissipates).
C) Size (can be stretched).
D) Color pattern (usually faded).

A) Elapidae.
B) Colubridae.
C) Boidae.
D) Pythonidae.

A) To attract a mate.
B) To subdue or kill prey.
C) To camouflage themselves.
D) To aid in digestion only.

A) Ichthyology.
B) Herpetology.
C) Entomology.
D) Ophiology.

A) Snakes that lay eggs.
B) Snakes that inject venom.
C) Snakes that eat only insects.
D) Snakes that kill prey by squeezing.

A) Alpine forests.
B) Desert environments.
C) Freshwater or saltwater habitats.
D) Tundra regions.

A) To hear vibrations.
B) To regulate body temperature.
C) To see in the dark.
D) To detect scent particles.

A) The snake's teeth are elastic.
B) The snake can detach its jaw entirely.
C) The snake's skull is made of cartilage.
D) The lower jaw is not fused at the front, allowing it to expand.

A) The size of a snake is different depending on location.
B) Certain species are only found in specific regions.
C) All snakes look identical regardless of location.
D) Geographic location affects scale color.

A) Laying eggs.
B) Laying eggs that hatch internally.
C) Giving birth to live young.
D) Reproducing asexually.

A) All snakes have 20/20 vision.
B) Snakes only see in black and white.
C) Variable, some have poor vision, while others have excellent vision.
D) Snakes are blind.

A) To aid in vocalization.
B) To cool themselves in hot weather.
C) To taste their prey before eating it.
D) To collect scent particles from two locations simultaneously for directional sense.

A) Cobras.
B) Rattlesnakes.
C) Boas.
D) Vipers.

A) The process of laying eggs.
B) The process of hibernation.
C) The process of shedding skin.
D) The process of constricting prey.

A) Flying.
B) Using heat pits.
C) Injecting venom.
D) Playing dead.

A) To attract a mate.
B) To regulate body temperature.
C) To hide from predators and ambush prey.
D) To communicate with other snakes.

A) Binoculars.
B) Gloves.
C) A net.
D) A shovel.