MSQ, MCQ, Poll

How many snake species are there in the world?

• 3,789

• 4,500

• 2,500

• 5,200

What is the accurate term for the way snakes regulate their body temperature?

• Cold-blooded

• Ectothermic

• Warm-blooded

• Endothermic

Approximately what percentage of snakes lay eggs?

• 60%

• 70%

• 50%

• 80%

What do snakes use to smell?

• Ears

• Nostrils

• Eyes

• Tongue

How do snakes eat their food?

• Swallow it whole

• Chew it

• Drink it

• Cut it into pieces

What is the scientific term for the shedding of a snake's skin? (MSQ)

• Ecdysis

• Exfoliation

• Desquamation

• Peeling

Which organ in a snake's body is capable of regenerating? (MSQ)

• Heart

• Liver

• Kidney

• Tail

What is the primary sense that snakes rely on to detect prey? (MSQ)

• Hearing

• Smell

• Vision

• Touch

What is the average length of a snake?

• 3 feet

• 6 feet

• 10 feet

• 15 feet

Which snake is known for its hood?

• Cobra

• Rattlesnake

• Python

• Boa constrictor