Morning Starters: Spring 2 - Deadly Creatures
Did You Know?
The deadly saw-scaled viper is a small but highly venomous snake known for its aggressive behavior and potent venom. Found in arid regions, its bite can cause severe bleeding and organ damage, making it one of the most dangerous snakes to humans.
Credit: BBC Two - Natural World
Word Challenge
Compile a list of words that you associate with the word ‘snake’.
Example: scales, cold-blooded, …
Grammar Challenge
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Rewrite the sentence below, using the passive voice.
Through sharp fangs, the viper injected venom into its victim.
Write a follow-on sentence that also uses the passive voice.
Number Challenge
A saw-scaled viper lived for 15 years in the wild.
If it ate one prey animal every 2 weeks, how many prey animals did the viper consume over its lifetime?
Critical Thinking
Should humans sometimes, always or never avoid places where snakes might live? Why do you think this?