Puff Adders and Their Characteristics

The video explores the duality of Africa's landscape, highlighting the coexistence of urban and rural areas. It focuses on the Mozambique spitting cobra and its adaptation to suburban environments. Dr. Roger Blaylock shares his extensive experience with venomous snakes, particularly the puff adder, detailing its characteristics and his personal encounter with a snakebite. The video emphasizes the dangers and defense mechanisms of these snakes, providing insights into their behavior and the challenges of handling them.

What are the two contrasting lifestyles mentioned in the introduction?

• Rural and industrial

• Traditional and modern

• Urban and rural

• Coastal and inland

What is a unique feature of the Mozambique spitting cobra's defense mechanism?

• It can spray venom up to 7 feet

• It can change its color

• It can camouflage with its surroundings

• It can jump high to escape predators

What has Dr. Roger Blaylock dedicated many years to?

• Exploring African forests

• Dealing with venomous snakes

• Researching African birds

• Studying African mammals

Which snake is considered one of the most feared in Africa?

• Black mamba

• King cobra

• Puff adder

• Green mamba

How do puff adders store their fangs?

• In a special pouch in their throat

• Hidden under their tongue

• Curled inside their cheeks

• Flat against the roof of their mouth

What happens when a puff adder's fangs are ready for action?

• They change color

• They become sharper

• They unfold on tiny hinges

• They retract into the mouth

What is the color of the puff adder's venom?

• Blue

• Green

• Red

• Yellow

What was the immediate effect of the puff adder bite on Dr. Blaylock?

• The wound healed quickly

• He developed a fever

• The bite wound bled continuously

• He felt no pain

What unusual procedure did Dr. Blaylock undergo after the bite?

• He had a blood transfusion

• He had skin transplanted from his toe to his thumb

• He received a venom antidote

• He had his arm amputated

What humorous remark does Dr. Blaylock make about his experience?

• He can pick his nose with his big toe

• He can speak multiple languages

• He can see better in the dark

• He can now run faster