IF you can find all three snakes hidden in the nature scene, your vision might be better than most.
The first two are easy to spot, some say, but locating the third in less than a minute is the real challenge.
Reddit user Roseycheekies took a photo of the snakes while doing field work at Boxcar Rocks, a tourist attraction in Jonestown, Pennsylvania.
They shared the image on a publish on the social media platform and challenged viewers to locate all the venomous snakes.
“Find the three copperheads,” they wrote in the caption.
They admitted they had “no idea” there was a third copperhead not far from them until they looked at the photo.
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The sneaky snake turned the panoramic photo into a puzzle.
Clearly there are two snakes, but can you see a third?
Copperhead snakes are common in North America and are also the most likely to bite humans, according to Living Science.
However, its venom is mild and rarely fatal to humans. They also usually grow to be about two to three feet long, but that doesn’t make them any easier to see.
Do you think you can find all three in less than a minute?
Set your timer for 60 seconds and test your cool skills.
If it took longer than the time above, don’t worry because we won’t keep you in suspense any longer.
The answer is just below and all three hiding spots are circled in red.
The first two snakes are near the stone block and the third is at the bottom of the view, in the middle.
If you found them all in the allotted time, you might have 20/20 vision.
There are many other puzzles like this to test your critical thinking skills.
Reddit user Bonnie McMurray shared a image This, at first glance, looks like a pile of dry leaves in the forest, but there is something else beneath the surface.
To take the photo from above, they must have been very careful to avoid the snake’s venomous bite.
Within the bland scene, the reptile blends in well – almost too well.
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.
If it took you longer than the time above to catch a glimpse of it, don’t worry.
The answer is circled directly above in bright red.
The copperhead snake is right in the center of the photo.
“I almost gave up. Look for the single light-colored leaf closest to the center, bottom left,” suggested one Reddit user.
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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