Snakes Around the World

Which snake species holds the record as the longest in the world, reaching up to 23 feet in length?

Which is the only continent on Earth that has no native snake species at all?

Snakes constantly flick their tongues to collect scent particles from the air, then press the tongue against which special organ to process those smells?

The black mamba is the fastest snake in the world, capable of reaching about 12 miles per hour. On which continent does it live?

Although the reticulated python is the longest snake, which species holds the record as the heaviest snake in the world?

The king cobra is the longest venomous snake in the world. What does it mainly eat?

If you spotted a group of snakes gathered together, what is the correct collective noun you would use?

The cottonmouth — also called the water moccasin — is a venomous snake commonly found near rivers, swamps, and lakes. In which region of the United States does it live?

Scientists consider the inland taipan the most venomous land snake on Earth. In which country is it found?

Approximately how many species of snakes have scientists identified living on Earth today?

The eastern coral snake, found in the southeastern United States, warns predators with vivid colors. Which color pattern correctly describes it?

Which of these North American snakes shakes its tail to produce a distinctive rattling warning sound?

The boomslang is a dangerously venomous tree snake whose name means 'tree snake' in Afrikaans. On which continent is it found?

Snakes that give birth to live young, rather than laying eggs, are described by which scientific term?

The Barbados threadsnake holds the record as the world's smallest known snake. About how long is this tiny reptile?