Cat-Eyed Snake and Venomous Snakes

The video explores the identification of a cat-eyed snake, often mistaken for the dangerous fer-de-lance. It highlights the snake's benign nature and recent meal. The video then shifts focus to the dangers of venomous snakes in Panama, recounting a personal story of Carmelina, who survived a fer-de-lance bite, emphasizing the snake's prevalence and threat in the region.

What feature makes the cat-eyed snake resemble the fer-de-lance?

• Its color pattern

• Its habitat

• Its size

• Its spearhead-like head shape

What did the cat-eyed snake recently consume?

• An insect

• A bird

• A lizard

• A mouse

How many venomous snake species are known to exist in Panama?

• 15

• 10

• 26

• 30

What is the main reason for being cautious in the Panamanian forest?

• The unpredictable weather

• The presence of large predators

• The presence of venomous snakes

• The dense vegetation

What part of Carmelina's body was bitten by the snake?

• His neck

• His hand

• His ankle

• His arm

What severe symptoms did Carmelina experience after the snake bite?

• Severe headache

• Bleeding from eyes and nose

• Nausea and vomiting

• Fever and chills

What drastic measure was considered for Carmelina's treatment?

• Amputation of his leg

• Heart surgery

• Liver transplant

• Blood transfusion

What is the local name for the fer-de-lance snake in the Darien region?

• El Diablo

• La Serpiente

• La Víbora

• El Ex