You’re in the top 2% if you can spot the sneaky snake crashing the picnic in under 16 seconds
TRY your hand at a mind-boggling teaser to see if your critical thinking skills are top-tier.
You may be smarter than 98% of people if you can find the sneaky snake in the optical illusion in under 16 seconds.
Reddit user Uvkat2bkittenmee gave viewers a glimpse at their outdoor friendly scene with an unexpected guest.
At first glance, the image just looks like a pile of blankets dispersed over a pile of rocks, but there is more than meets the eye.
They shared in a post on the platform that they “found a snake wanting to join the picnic.”
How quickly do you think you could find the slithering creature?
If you think you could figure out the teaser in under 16 seconds, try it out.
Set your clock and get started.
If it took you longer than expected to find the animal, no worries.
The answer is directly below.
It is in the bottom right corner of the blanket in between the big rocks.
It was harder than people expected it to be.
“That took me a while,” one Reddit user said.
“I’ll chalk this up to poor vision or resolution because I still don’t see a snake,” another said.
“Wow. That would’ve been impossible to find,” another Redditor added.
“Evolution is an insane life hack. Literally.”
If that was too easy for you, here is another option below.
Reddit user Throw_Away_Acnt594 shared an illusion made by their six-year-old daughter on the platform.
In the photo below, you can see a group of pennies tossed on a rocky surface.
The Redditor challenged readers to find the dime among the display of money.
Within the scene, it is perfectly hidden in plain sight because it is dirty and blends in with its surroundings.
How quickly do you think you could spot it?
You may have 20/20 vision if you can find it within a decent time frame.
Set your timer now and see how long it takes you.
Many Reddit users agreed that it wasn’t an easy task.
“Found it but honestly it was harder than I expected,” one commented.
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.
If it took you longer than expected to catch a glimpse of it, don’t worry.
The answer is directly below and circled in red.
A Redditor gave a “verbal treasure map of where to spot it in the photo.
“Far left, under the three pennies making a line outward to the ‘Northwest.’ Dime is dirty/rusty; under a penny tail-side up,” they wrote.
