Optical illusion: Only those with 20/20 vision can spot snake hiding in less than 30 seconds – The Times of India

One social media user has started a new challenge, challenging individuals to try their observing skills and identify their pet snake, Kenyan sand boa, hiding in its vivarium. The photo looks like an ordinary enclosure at a first glance, yet the snake is well hidden, so it’s extremely hard to find. Only people with keen eyesight and good noticing skills can find it within 30 seconds.
Puzzles such as this one are great for maintaining the mind sharp and alert. As the body is kept in shape through regular exercise, mental puzzles build up cognitive abilities, sharpen problem-solving skills, and enhance memory. Optical illusions and visual puzzles need patience, focus, and speed of thought, which makes them perfect for keeping your brain sharp and alert
This specific puzzle is more than a mere recreational brain teaser; it also presents an interesting fact about snakes—namely, their remarkable camouflage. Snakes are famous for their ability to merge perfectly into the background, which aids them in escaping predators and lying in wait for unsuspecting prey. Their compatriot in this puzzle, the Kenyan sand boa, is particularly skilled at burrowing into the sand and ambushing unsuspecting prey that comes close enough.
The initial post on Reddit was a virtually impossible brainteaser photo, where only a small section of the snake’s nose was in view. Most users couldn’t spot it and were surprised when the poster posted another picture of their pet snake tucked away in its cage. Even with this second picture, people found it extremely difficult to spot the snake.
If you take a close look at the bottom right of the vivarium, you can see a small section of the snake’s head slightly protruding from the soil close to the glass wall. Its body is well-hidden under the substrate, and it’s well-nigh invisible upon initial observation.
Some Reddit users took a long time to find the snake, while others quickly spotted it and excitedly shared their discoveries in the comments. The challenge ignited a wave of discussions, with participants exchanging tips, guesses, and reactions to the cleverly hidden reptile.
Were you able to identify the snake within 30 seconds? If not, don’t worry—the answer is given below. Practice with such optical illusions again and again to hone your observation skills and challenge your visual perception!