Bushmaster Snake Survival and Behavior

The video provides an overview of the Bushmaster, the largest pit viper, known for its deadly venom. It explains how these snakes detect prey using chemical odors and heat detection. The Bushmaster's feeding habits and reproductive cycle are discussed, highlighting its efficient diet and the independence of its offspring. The young snakes venture out alone, facing challenges without their mother's guidance.

What is the survival rate for humans bitten by a Bushmaster?

• 10%

• 50%

• 75%

• 25%

How do pit vipers detect their prey?

• By sight

• By sound

• By tasting the air

• By detecting body heat

What is unique about the Bushmaster's feeding process?

• It eats its prey tail first

• It uses its fangs to walk the prey into its mouth

• It swallows its prey whole

• It chews its food thoroughly

What happens to the Bushmaster after it lays eggs?

• It finds a new mate

• It leaves and does not eat for months

• It eats the eggs

• It stays to protect the eggs

What challenge do young Bushmasters face after hatching?

• Finding a mate

• Building a nest

• Finding their first meal alone

• Avoiding predators

What is the emotional state of the young Bushmasters as they venture out?

• Emotionally scarred and motherless

• Aggressive and territorial

• Happy and playful

• Confident and fearless

What is the narrator's wish for the young Bushmasters?

• To find a new home

• To stay with their mother

• To become the largest snakes

• To find their place among the stars