The Importance of Snakes in Our Ecosystem

The video explores the hypothetical scenario of all snakes disappearing. It highlights the ecological imbalance that would result, such as a surge in rodent populations leading to increased disease risk and agricultural challenges. The video also discusses the importance of snakes in the food chain and their role in medicine. It concludes with a call to action to protect snake species and shares trivia about snake diversity.

What is the term for the fear of snakes?

• Arachnophobia

• Ophidiophobia

• Herpetophobia

• Musophobia

What ecological role do snakes primarily play?

• Producers

• Pollinators

• Predators of rodents

• Decomposers

What could be a consequence of a surge in rodent populations?

• Increased crop yields

• Spread of diseases

• Decrease in pesticide use

• Improved public health

How might farmers respond to increased rodent populations?

• Abandon farming

• Switch to organic farming

• Increase pesticide use

• Reduce pesticide use

Which animals depend on snakes for their diet?

• Sharks and dolphins

• Cows and sheep

• Mongooses, owls, and eagles

• Lions and tigers

What is one medical use of snake venom?

• Treating common colds

• Improving eyesight

• Curing headaches

• Creating medicines for heart disease

What is a potential risk of losing access to snake venom?

• More human lives at risk from diseases

• Higher snake populations

• Increased snake bites

• Decreased rodent populations

What is the current trend in snake species numbers?

• Declining

• Stable

• Fluctuating

• Increasing

How many snake species are there approximately in the world?

• 5,000

• 3,900

• 2,500

• 1,000

How many snake species are considered venomous?

• 100

• 300

• 600

• 900