EVERYONE can see the pile of leaves in the optical illusion, but there is more than meets the eye.
If you can find the slithering snake hidden in the photo, you might have sharper eyes than most Reddit users.
Reddit user Bonnie McMurray shared a image on the social media platform that left people baffled on the site.
At first glance, it may look like a pile of dry leaves in the forest, but something else lies beneath the surface in the optical illusion.
A venomous snake is perfectly camouflaged in the photo.
She captioned it “Find the copperhead” and challenged them to look for him.
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According to Live ScienceCopperhead snakes are very common in North America and are most likely to bite humans.
They also usually grow to about 2 to 3 feet long.
To get the photo above, the Reddit user must have been very careful because its bite is venomous.
Within the bland scene, the reptile blends in perfectly.
If you can spot it in less than 20 seconds, you might have sharper eyes than most Redditors.
Set your timer now for 20 seconds and see how quickly you can find it.
Ready, ready, GO!
If it took you longer than the time above to catch a glimpse of it, don’t worry.
The copper-headed snake is right in the center of the visual.
The answer is circled directly below in red.
It is surrounded by light brown bark and is well hidden by the environment.
“I almost gave up. Look for the single light-colored leaf closest to the center, in the bottom left corner,” advised one Redditor.
“It’s very difficult to find in the photo, but once you see it, you can’t unsee it,” said another.
“Wow. Even though the instructions were difficult. Thank you!” someone admitted.
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There are many other puzzles like this to test your critical thinking skills.
Everyone can see the green shell in the photo below, but something else is hidden beneath the surface.
If you track the stealthy chameleon in the allotted time, you can also get 20/20 vision.
Set the clock to seven seconds to find it before time runs out.
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We will help you with a useful clue.
You can see a small yellow spot, this is one of the chameleon’s bulbous eyes.
If you still can’t identify it, its location is circled below.
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Benefits of Puzzles and Optical Illusions
Researchers have developed many tests to show how various regions of the brain react to puzzles and optical illusions. There are many benefits.
- Not only are they fun, they also shed light on how our brain interprets visual data.
- By exercising your brain regularly, you increase your ability to concentrate and observe details.
- Studies have shown that people who regularly challenge themselves with optical illusions and puzzles see huge improvements in their problem-solving skills, concentration, and attention.
- Better concentration and attention span can help prevent cognitive decline in old age.
- Optical illusions can improve vision, allowing you to see small print.
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