Python Predators Quiz

Why did the narrator and the kitty step back from the python?

• To find another animal

• To avoid being noticed by the python

• To get a better view of the python

• To take a picture of the python

What makes pythons unique compared to other predators?

• They have sharp teeth and claws

• They lack limbs and ears

• They can fly

• They are the fastest animals

What did scientists discover about the python's squeeze?

• It is weaker than previously thought

• It can break bones and is stronger than expected

• It is harmless to humans

• It only affects small animals

What did the researchers use to study the python's squeeze?

• A live human

• An anesthetized rat with gadgets

• A robotic snake

• A computer simulation

What is a common misconception about how pythons kill their prey?

• They hypnotize their prey

• They drown their prey

• They use venom

• They squeeze until the prey cannot breathe

How does a python's squeeze affect its prey's blood flow?

• It pinches blood vessels, stopping blood flow to the brain

• It increases blood flow to the brain

• It has no effect on blood flow

• It only affects the heart

What happens to the prey once it is inside the python's stomach?

• It escapes from the stomach

• It remains undigested

• It is digested over several days or weeks

• It is immediately regurgitated

What unusual ability do pythons have that aids in swallowing large prey?

• They can change color

• They can swim

• They can stretch their jaws

• They can fly

What is the largest species of python?

• Green tree python

• Ball python

• Burmese python

• Reticulated python

What is the primary reason for respecting pythons and their habitats?

• To maintain the balance of ecosystems

• To make them more friendly

• To ensure they do not become pets

• To prevent them from becoming extinct