Sunbeam Snake Quiz: What Do You Know?

Quiz Questions

What is the common name of Xenopeltis unicolor?

• Diamondback snake
• Rainbow snake
• Sunbeam snake
• Garter snake

What is the average length of a sunbeam snake?

• 2-3 feet
• 4-5 feet
• 3-4 feet
• 1-2 feet

Where are sunbeam snakes commonly found?

• Asia
• North America
• South America
• Africa

What is the primary habitat of sunbeam snakes?

• Deserts
• Forests
• Mountains
• Grasslands

What is the color of a sunbeam snake's scales?

• Green
• Iridescent
• Black
• Brown

What is the diet of a sunbeam snake primarily composed of?

• Rodents
• Fish
• Birds
• Insects

How does a sunbeam snake kill its prey?

• Stabbing
• Venomous bite
• Crushing
• Constricting

What is the average lifespan of a sunbeam snake in the wild?

• 15-20 years
• 5-10 years
• 20-25 years
• 10-15 years

What is the reproductive behavior of sunbeam snakes?

• Mating dance
• Egg laying
• Nest building
• Live birth

How many eggs does a sunbeam snake typically lay in a clutch?

• 4-6 eggs
• 1-3 eggs
• 10-12 eggs
• 7-10 eggs

What is the average incubation period for sunbeam snake eggs?

• 1-2 weeks
• 4-6 weeks
• 6-8 weeks
• 2-4 weeks

What is the primary threat to sunbeam snakes in the wild?

• Predation
• Habitat loss
• Disease
• Climate change

What is the conservation status of sunbeam snakes?

• Endangered
• Threatened
• Least Concern
• Vulnerable

What is the average weight of a sunbeam snake?

• 1-2 lbs
• 3-4 lbs
• 2-3 lbs
• 0.5-1 lb

What is the primary defense mechanism of a sunbeam snake?

• Biting
• Camouflage
• Venomous bite
• Speed