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British Snake Quiz for Kids

1. What kind of pattern does an Adder snake have on its back?


  • Stripes

  • Zig zags

  • Circular

2. What does the Adder snakes diet consist mainly of?


  • Small reptiles

  • Small fish

  • Small mammals

3. Which is the largest of the British snakes?


  • Grass snake

  • Adder snake

  • Smooth snake

4.How do snakes raise their body temperature?


  • Move around quickly

  • Bask in the sun

  • Burrow into mud

5. What do the Adder and Grass snakes have that the Smooth snakes lack?


  • Forked tongue

  • Venom

  • Nostrils

6. What scientific ‘Order’ do snakes belong to?


  • Testudines

  • Crocodilia

  • Squamata

7. What do all three British snakes do between October and Spring?


  • Breed

  • Hibernate

  • Feed

8. What does ectothermic mean?


  • Warm blooded

  • Cold blooded

  • Blue blooded

9. When is the best time to spot a British snake?


  • Winter

  • Summer

  • Spring

10. Why is this the best time to spot British snakes?


  • They will be hunting for food

  • Males will be looking for mates

  • They will be taking exercise

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