On Safari with Nala - Puff Adder

During a game drive, a fresh snake track is discovered. The snake, part of the viper family, is known for its hissing and puffing sounds when threatened. It has large fangs and is an ambush predator. The snake can be identified by its triangle-shaped head and can grow up to 1 meter, with males being larger. It gives birth to live young and has cytotoxic venom. The snake's diet includes reptiles, birds, and rodents, and it is well-camouflaged in grass. The video concludes with the group leaving the snake to enjoy a sundowner.

What behavior does the snake exhibit when it feels threatened?

• It changes color.

• It makes a hissing and puffing noise.

• It hides underground.

• It climbs a tree.

Which family does the snake belong to?

• Pythonidae

• Colubridae

• Elapidae

• Viperidae

How can you identify this snake by its head shape?

• Round-shaped head

• Square-shaped head

• Triangle-shaped head

• Oval-shaped head

What is unique about the snake's reproduction?

• It reproduces asexually.

• It gives birth to live young.

• It uses external fertilization.

• It lays eggs.

What type of venom does the snake possess?

• Neurotoxic

• Cytotoxic

• Hemotoxic

• Proteolytic