Exploring Wildlife with Baratunde

What type of snake did Baratunde and Mario encounter?

• Coral snake

• Gulf Coast rat snake

• Eastern diamondback rattlesnake

• Copperhead snake

What is the primary diet of the Gulf Coast rat snake?

• Insects

• Birds

• Rats

• Fish

How does Baratunde describe the feeling of holding the snake?

• Weird and unusual

• Smooth and silky

• Soft and warm

• Rough and scaly

What is the main characteristic of the snake that Baratunde notices?

• Its bright colors

• Its strength as a constrictor

• Its venomous bite

• Its small size

What is the estimated weight of the turtle the team captures?

• 50 pounds

• 75 pounds

• 100 pounds

• Over 100 pounds

How long have the Suwannee alligator snapping turtles lived in the area?

• 5 million years

• 2 million years

• 10 million years

• 1 million years

What is the primary goal of the team's research on the snapping turtles?

• To relocate them to a new habitat

• To measure, weigh, and tag them

• To capture and sell them

• To train them for shows

What personal connection does Travis have to the river?

• He used to swim there as a child

• He watched TV shows about it

• He grew up catching turtles there

• He grew up fishing there

What does Travis say the river was like for him as a child?

• A dangerous place

• A source of food

• His TV and everything

• A place for family gatherings

What lesson does Baratunde highlight about the snapping turtles?

• They are easy to find

• They require conservation efforts

• They are increasing in number

• They are not affected by modern stresses