AS golf season gets underway with players dusting off their skills, a creature that slithers across the course has landed a viral seek-and-find challenge.
Can you spot the rattlesnake hiding in plain sight?
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Redditor challenges puzzlers to spot a rattlesnake on a golf course Credit: Reddit/tremendothegreat
As spring brought warmer weather, golfers flocked to the course, but so did venomous reptiles.
A sports enthusiast from Scottsdale took to Reddit’s Find The Sniper forum to share a photo they took in the Desert Highlands.
Posting under the tag Tremendothegreat, they tasked puzzlers with spotting the rattlesnake.
“This was on the course in Scottsdale. Watch where you walk!” they said.
You’ll need 20/20 vision to complete the challenge in less than 10 seconds.
The rattlesnake blends in almost imperceptibly with the cacti and the shadows of a large tree.
After initially overlooking the reptile, puzzlers who found it admitted they were shocked by its sheer size.
“It took me too long to see,” said one person.
“I’ve died so many times playing this game, I can never find them,” said another.
“I noticed it on the tail,” wrote a third.
“I almost stepped on one of these while hiking in Arizona and have been much better at spotting them ever since.”
“This is a big old nope-noodle you found,” added another.
Anyone can see the sculpture, but you have 20-20 vision if you can spot the black snake hidden in the park in 20 seconds
Have you found the rattlesnake yet?
From a patch of grass to among plants, there are numerous places a reptile could hide.
Here’s a tip: the rattlesnake is stretched out, not curled up.
If you need another clue, take a closer look at the shadows on the ground.
Do you think you’ve finally found it?
Scroll down to the solution to check if you guessed correctly.
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A large rattlesnake can be found towards the center of the photo Credit: Reddit/tremendothegreat
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The great rattlesnake has a striking striped tail Credit: Reddit/tremendothegreat
A large striped tail rattlesnake can be seen slithering across the ground in the center of the photo.
ANOTHER PUZZLE
The fallacy comes after a post by a Redditor named BigErnMcracken who shared the challenge on the same forum.
Can you spot the lynx hiding among the trees?
You will need a sharp eye because you have to break the record of 30 seconds.
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Riddlers were challenged to spot a lynx hiding in the treesCredit: Reddit/ FindTheSniper
Berries roam a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, deserts, and wetlands.
They can be up to twice the size of the average house cat.
Everyone can see the snow and tree branches pointing in every direction, but the mischievous mogi is hard to spot.
Are you looking in the right place?
Once you think you’ve spotted it, scroll down to the solution below to check your answer.
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A gray lynx can be seen on a tree branch in the center of the photo Credit: Reddit/ FindTheSniper
A lynx can be seen sitting on a tree branch towards the center of the brain.
You’ll need to block out any distractions to solve the third viral challenge shared by Redditor Midsouthgunlawyer.
Can you find the “hen in the tree” among the palm trees?
Only puzzlers with exceptional observational skills can spot it in less than 20 seconds.
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Riddlers were tasked with finding a ‘chicken in a tree’ among palm trees Credit: Reddit/ midsouthgunlawyer
Many Reddit users admitted to being confused after mistakenly searching for a real chicken.
They didn’t know that “chicken of the trees” was a term used to describe iguanas.
Here’s a tip: iguana scales are a slightly different color than leaves.
Did you find the “chicken in the tree?”
Once you think you’ve spotted it, scroll down to the solution below to check your answer.
Advantages of brain teasers and optical illusions
Researchers have developed many tests to show how different regions of the brain respond to brain teasers and optical illusions. There are many advantages.
- They are not only entertaining, but shed light on how our brain interprets visual data.
- By regularly exercising your brain, you improve your ability to focus and observe details.
- Studies have shown that people who regularly face optical illusions and puzzles see great improvements in their problem-solving skills, concentration and attention.
- Improved concentration and attention span can prevent cognitive decline in old age.
- Optical illusions can improve vision by allowing you to see fine print.
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A ‘hen in the tree’ can be seen resting on the leaves towards the middle of the photoCredit: Reddit/ midsouthgunlawyer
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