You’ve got the eyes of a hawk if you can spot the well-disguised snake hiding in the grass in under 45 seconds
AHEAD of summer many homeowners have been busy nurturing their lawns, but a viral photograph reminds us to be mindful of unexpected creatures.
Can you spot the snake lurking in the grass?
Gardeners mowing their lawns don’t expect to see a reptile known to slither in woods, meadows, and alongside streams.
However, a post on Reddit’s Find The Sniper forum will make you take a closer look at each blade of grass.
Posting under the handle Existentialnightowl, the Redditor challenged puzzlers to “find the green snake.”
You’ll need hawk eyes to solve the challenge in less than 45 seconds.
The slender body of the green snake helps it to almost perfectly blend in with its surroundings.
Many people confessed they were stumped by the brainteaser and said it left them feeling “paranoid.”
“That took me way too long,” one person said.
“This subreddit makes me wonder how many snakes I've unknowingly walked very close to without realizing it! I can never spot them,” another wrote.
“Yup. Never walking on tall grass again,” a third commented.
“This subreddit makes me paranoid that at any moment I'm about to step on a snake,” another said.
Have you found the snake yet?
The various shades of green and the soil patches make the seek-and-find challenge deceptively tricky.
Here’s a hint: The snake has its head sticking up among the blades of grass.
If you need another clue, take a closer look at the right side of the photograph.
Do you think you’ve spotted the snake?
Once you’ve solved the brainteaser scroll to the solution below to check your answer.
A slim green snake can be seen sticking its head up towards the top right of the photo.
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The infuriating challenge comes after another wildlife snap left puzzlers scratching their heads.
Can you find the four owls camouflaged among the trees?
You’ll need 20/20 vision to spot them in under 20 seconds.
The haunting photograph taken in Croatia has numerous places where the owls could hide.
From behind leaves to perched on branches, it’s difficult to know where to start looking.
Have you spotted their glowing orange eyes?
If you think you’ve found all four owls, scroll down to the solution below to check if you guessed correctly.
Three of the owls are towards the center of the image sitting in a tree, while the fourth is perched on the right.
A Redditor posting under the handle Midsouthgunlawyer shared another brainteaser.
Can you spot the hidden “tree chicken” among the palm trees?
Try to solve the mind-bender in less than 20 seconds.
Many people confessed they struggled to solve the challenge because they didn’t know iguanas are called chickens of the trees.
So, have you spotted the reptile?
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If you need a clue, focus your attention on looking for a scaly head resting on a leaf.
Once you’re confident you’ve found the “tree chicken” scroll down to the solution below to check your answer.
Benefits of brainteasers and optical illusions
Researchers have developed many tests to show how various brain regions react to brainteasers and optical illusions. There are many benefits.
- They are not only entertaining, but they also shed light on how our brains interpret visual data.
- By giving your brain a little workout regularly, you enhance your ability to focus and observe details.
- Studies have shown people who regularly challenge themselves with optical illusions and puzzles see big improvements in their problem-solving skills, concentration, and attention.
- Improved concentration and attention span can help prevent cognitive decline in old age.
- Optical illusions can improve eyesight by allowing you to see small print.
