KILLER INSTINCT
Everyone can see the grass, but you have X-ray vision if you can spot the snake slithering in it in under 30 seconds
Don't forget to set a timer to put yourself to the test against the clock
A VENOMOUS creature slithering almost completely unnoticed has captured the attention of the internet.
Can you spot the snake hiding in the patch of grass?
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The photograph was shared on Reddit’s Find The Sniper forum by a user posting under the handle .
It became a seek-and-find puzzle after many commenters in the thread confessed they were stumped.
"I had enlarged the picture and was moving it all around," one Redditor said.
"Trying to see if I could find the snake, and I got more nervous with each move, So I finally just stopped. Lol."
"Yeah my a** ain't surviving the wild," another joked.
The poisonous reptile lurking in plain sight is known for its heavy body, triangular-shaped head, and loud noise when annoyed.
It’s almost impossible to spot the snake in the brainteaser in 30 seconds or less without X-ray vision.
How quickly can you find it?
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Everyone can see the grass but you have 20/20 vision and a high IQ if you can spot the snake in less than 7 seconds
Everyone can see the grass of varying shades of green and the soil.
There are also patches of dead grass in dire need of a gardener’s nurturing.
It’s easy to overlook the snake if you don’t give full attention to the challenge.
Here’s a hint: the color of the snake’s scales could be mistaken for grass.
If you need another clue, take a closer look towards the left of the photograph.
Do you think you’ve finally found the deadly snake?
Once you think you’ve solved the challenge scroll to the solution below to check your answer.
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A rattlesnake almost perfectly blends in with a layer of dead grass on the left side of the image.
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Hawk-eyed puzzlers recently found themselves infuriated by another creature in its natural habitat.
Can you spot the animal hiding among the trees?
Only those with 20/20 vision have been able to solve the challenge in under 10 seconds.
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At first glance, there appears to be nothing but trees in the woodsy scene and a small glimpse of the sky.
But if you examine the photo closely you’ll notice not everything is as it seems.
Here’s a hint: There’s an animal known for its awestriking stare in the snap.
Do you think you’ve found it?
If you’ve solved the mind-bender, scroll to the solution below to check your answer.
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A Great Horned Owl almost seamlessly blends in with the lightest areas of the tree bark as it sits in the middle of the tree.
If you enjoyed those two brainteasers, try a third that was photographed by a nature lover in Japan.
Can you spot the mischievous creature hiding among the leaves?
There’s a 7-second record to beat the challenge.
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Warm spring weather has brought with it wildlife sightings in unexpected places.
The animal hiding among the leaves is known for seeking cool, damp, shady areas.
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If you need another clue, look at the leaves toward the center of the image.
Once you think you’ve solved the challenge scroll 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.
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