Question

Most of the venomous snakes have

• A. Laterally compressed tail
• B. Narrow belly scales
• C. Smaller uniform belly scales
• D. Wide transeverse scales as broad as belly

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Wide transeverse scales as broad as belly

The scales on a venomous snake's belly go from the anal plate to the tail in a single row, although the very tip of the tail could have two. So, the scales are wide transverse scales as broad as the belly. Non-venomous snakes, on the other hand, have two rows of scales from the anal plate to the end of the tail.
Therefore, the correct answer is option D.