Slithering Friends: All About Pet Snakes
Questions:
5
Grade:
2
Words:
116
Did you know some people have pet snakes? Not all snakes make good pets, but some do! Corn snakes and ball pythons are often kept as pets because they are small and easy to care for. They like to eat mice and need a warm place to live. Snakes are not scary; they are interesting! They can't bark or meow, but they can be good friends. Owning a snake is a big job, it's not like having a cat or dog. You must think carefully before getting a snake. Remember, snakes are special. They need love and care just like other pets. With the right care, a pet snake can be a slithery and exciting friend!
Question 1
Which snakes are good pets?
A
Cobra
B
Anaconda
C
Corn snakes
Explanation. Corn snakes are often kept as pets because they are small and easy to care for.
D
Viper
E
Python
Question 2
What do pet snakes eat?
A
Bugs
B
Mice
Explanation. The text mentions that pet snakes like to eat mice.
C
Plants
D
Fruits
E
Cheese
Question 3
Why should you think carefully before getting a snake?
A
Because they are dangerous
B
Because they are small
C
Because they need a warm place to live
D
Because it's a big job
Explanation. The text mentions that owning a snake is a big job and not like having a cat or dog.
E
Because they eat too much
Question 4
What can snakes not do?
A
Eat
B
Sleep
C
Bark or meow
Explanation. The text mentions that snakes can't bark or meow.
D
Slither
E
Crawl
Question 5
What do pet snakes need like other pets?
A
To be walked
B
To be bathed
C
Love and care
Explanation. The text states that snakes need love and care just like other pets.
D
Toys
E
A bed
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