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You have the eyes of a hawk if you can spot all three deadly copperhead snakes lurking in this tree in just 10 seconds
YOU have the eyes of a hawk if you can spot all three deadly copperhead snakes lurking in this tree - but you only have ten seconds.
This mind-boggling photo shows just how well the sneaky reptiles can camouflage into nature.
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So spotting them might take some time as your eyes try to adjust to the colours and textures.
But hidden somewhere in this puzzling image are three venomous copperhead snakes, waiting to slither off into the leaves.
We challenge you to locate the trio of serpents before your ten-second timer runs out.
The poisonous reptile is known for its effective ability to blend into its surroundings, which makes them almost impossible to spot.
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The image has gone viral on Reddit and has left puzzlers scratching their heads over finding the solution.
It has since racked up more than 50,000 upvotes and over 1,500 comments from baffled viewers.
One person wrote: "Wow my poor eyesight would never see those before it's too late lol".
Another joked: "Or maybe you could just tell us where you're at, and we'll just never come there?"
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And a third commented: "Copperhead snakes are the king/queens of camouflage.
"I've grown up in Georgia and I'm still surprised by one or two every year. Some look like a new penny and some perfectly look like the leaves around them".
But don't worry if you're struggling to spot them too, as we have the solution below.
Copperhead snakes are usually found in the southern and eastern areas of the United States, and have bodies that range from tan to copper to grey.
Given how widespread and populous they are, the species is responsible for more venomous snakebites than any other in the United States.
They can also tolerate living in subdivisions and developed land, making interactions with humans more common.
The reptiles grow to lengths between two and three feet, although there are records of individuals longer than four feet.
Although venomous, copperheads are generally not aggressive and bites are rarely fatal.
So have you managed to spot them all yet?
If you focus your eyes on the middle and bottom of the bark, you should be able to spot something suspicious in no time.
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