If you ask most people, they’d probably choose not to look for snakes intentionally. There’s the fear of getting bitten and poisoned. The animals are even considered deadly in some cases.

On the internet, it’s a totally different story.

A photo of a snake has gone viral and tons of people felt challenged to spot it. The picture was posted by a herpetology student based in Florida.

Helen uploaded the photo on Twitter.

Along with the picture, she posted:

“Received this from a fellow HERper this morning. No caption needed, the task was implied: “can you spot the snake?”

People who’ve seen the photo felt challenged.

Some of them were lucky to spot the snake in an instant. Others struggled hard. There were also people who ended up cheating because they couldn’t find the sneak snake!

One of them commented:

“Yes, Copperhead, correct? Really well blended in with the dead leaves. Just goes to show how careful people need to be when they are walking in the woods.”

There was also this Twitter user who simply considered the photo a big trick:

“It’s a trick question. Everything in that photo is a snake.”

And then, there’s this person who’s like the rest of us who couldn’t spot the snake.

“This is why I don’t go in the woods! First, I’m as blind as a bat, and 2nd, I can’t even see it when it’s circled.”

If you’re like this person, you can go ahead and scroll down to see the answer. But if you’re up for the challenge, take another look at the viral photo.

The master of camouflage

The Copperhead snake is one of the best when it comes to camouflage. It has this earthy coloration that makes it easy for the animal to blend with its environment.

Copperheads have a fearsome reputation. However, they don’t react aggressively unless they are provoked. They are also nocturnal and tend to avoid areas with high foot traffic. Younger Copperheads feed on insects while adults eat lizards, frogs, birds, and rodents to survive.

What to do if you see a Copperhead snake

It’s so much different when you see a snake in real life, particularly copperhead snakes. Along with water moccasins and rattlesnakes, they are responsible for the majority of venomous snake bikes.

To mitigate the hazard, it’s a good idea to use the buddy system whenever you have to walk or run on wooded areas. Since they are hard to see right away, don’t just step on areas you’re not sure are safe. Also, consider wearing over-the-ankle boots and thick socks when heading off heavily used trails.

And if you get bitten? Get into a medical facility right away. Call 911 for help. And while waiting for people to rescue you, you may also call the National Poison Center.

Try to remain calm and restrict movements. As much as possible, immobilize the affected part. Try to keep it below heart level to slow down the flow of venom.

And as promised, here’s the answer:

Please SHARE this with your friends and family.

Received this from a fellow HERper this morning. No caption needed, the task was implied: “can you spot the snake?” 🐍 pic.twitter.com/oVkjOm8ufy

— Helen Bond Plylar🐍👩🏼‍🔬 (@SssnakeySci) April 23, 2017

Source: Twitter-Helen Bond Plylar, Army.mil