Reptile Quiz (RV)

[Chacma]

A sidewinder adder?

Correct Dream Weaver!
Also known as Péringuey’s Adder, and not to be confused with the sidewinder snake of North America, which is a type of rattlesnake.
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[Dream Weaver]

Are more female turtles than male turtles born when the weather is warmer?

[Cantona]

Yes

[Dream Weaver]

Correct, Cantona
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[Cantona]

Thanks Dream Weaver

Which snake am I describing below?

"Juveniles are grey with a massive emerald green eye but change to the adult colours around a length of 1 m. Most males are bright green, sometimes with black between the scales but in the Cape Provinces they are usually black above with green, yellow or orange sides. Females are brown in colour."

[Dream Weaver]

That sounds like our very own boomslang

[Cantona]

Over to you Dream Weaver

[Dream Weaver]

Thanks, Cantona
Is the puff adder only found in Africa?

[Cantona]

No - Puff adders are native to Africa and the western and southern coastal areas of the Arabian Peninsula.

[Dream Weaver]

Correct, Cantona. Over to you

[Cantona]

Thanks Dream Weaver

What length are newborn Puff Adders?

[Dream Weaver]

Missed this one, somehow

They are about 15cm long, I believe.

[Chacma]

I take it you were correct Dream Weaver


Why is Karoo NP world famous for its tortoises?

[Dream Weaver]

There 5 tortoise species there including the Karoo dwarf tortoise.

[Chacma]

Correct Dream Weaver, more species of tortoise than in any other national park in the world!

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