Everyone can see the moss but you have 20/20 vision if you can spot the animal hidden in the bark in under 20 seconds
A MISCHIEVOUS animal camouflaged in a photo taken outside has become a viral seek-and-find challenge.
Can you spot the animal hiding in the tree bark?
The brainteaser was shared on Reddit’s Find The Sniper forum, which has over 676,000 followers.
“I finally have one!” the photographer said, writing under the handle LaLaJaJa2016.
“Do you see it?”
At first glance, the Redditor’s snap doesn’t appear to show anything out of the ordinary.
Only those with 20/20 vision can spot the animal in under 20 seconds.
Almost 3,000 Reddit users liked the photo and many people shared their opinions on the creature.
“He is so adorable I knew they came in a bunch of colors but I’ve never seen one like that,” one person said.
“That’s awesome camo right there,” another wrote.
“Awesome this one actually took me a good little amount of time,” a third commented.
“It’s always snakes and spiders … I’m so happy to see this little man,” a fourth said.
“This is a good one,” another added. “It’s not super tiny or blurry or simply impossible to find. But well camouflaged.”
The animal can be easily mistaken for being part of the texture of the tree bark.
Everyone can see the moss growing as it’s a vibrant green color, while a person’s hand also captivates attention.
Here’s a hint: The animal is almost the same color as the tree bark.
If you need another clue, look toward the middle of the photograph.
Have you spotted the animal?
Once you think you’ve solved the brainteaser scroll to the solution below to check your answer.
A frog with varying patches of gray can be found clinging to the middle of the tree bark.
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Another seek-and-find puzzle was shared on the Reddit forum by a user posting under the handle Tremendothegreat.
Can you spot the rattlesnake on the golf course?
Set a timer to see if you can beat the 10-second record.
One person joked they’ve “died so many times” after failing to spot the reptile, while another said they’ve “almost” stepped on a rattlesnake while hiking.
Others confessed the challenge took them longer than expected to solve.
Have you found the rattlesnake yet?
Here’s a clue: Look closely at the shadows on the ground.
If you think you’ve found the rattlesnake, scroll to the solution below to check if you were right.
Towards the center of the snap is a large rattlesnake with a striped tail slithering across the soil.
You’ll need eagle eyes to solve a third challenge shared by a Redditor posting under the handle Su0091.
Can you spot the half-hidden star anise among the pecans?
Only those with 20/20 vision have found it under 14 seconds.
Many Redditors confessed they were stumped by the puzzle because they didn’t know what star anise was.
The spice is typically used in Middle Eastern, Indian, and Chinese cuisine.
Here’s a hint: Star anise is an eye-catching star shape.
Do you think you’ve finally spotted it?
Scroll down to the solution below to check if you guessed correctly.
Benefits of brainteasers and optical illusions
Researchers have developed many tests to show how various brain regions react to brainteasers and optical illusions. There are many benefits.
- They are not only entertaining, but they also shed light on how our brains interpret visual data.
- By giving your brain a little workout regularly, you enhance your ability to focus and observe details.
- Studies have shown people who regularly challenge themselves with optical illusions and puzzles see big improvements in their problem-solving skills, concentration, and attention.
- Improved concentration and attention span can help prevent cognitive decline in old age.
- Optical illusions can improve eyesight by allowing you to see small print.