Question

Large size scales fully extended from side to side on belly are unique to

• A. Non-venomous snakes
• B. Venomous snakes
• C. Viviparous snakes
• D. Oviparous snakes

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Venomous snakes

When the ventral or belly scales are small and continuous with the dorsal scales i.e., no difference between the dorsal and ventral scales, the snake is non-poisonous.
When the ventral scales are broad but do not cover the belly completely, it is a non-poisonous land snake.
When the ventral or belly scales are broad and run completely across the belly, it may be a poisonous snake.
So, the correct answer is option B.