Everyone can see the playful dog, but you need 20/20 vision to spot the slithering snake in less than 10 seconds.

THIS mind-blowing illusion will reveal whether your eyes are up to par if you can spot the slithering snake in under 10 seconds.

If you think you have a good eye for detail, test your vision and prove that you are among those with an elite mental mettle.

Everyone can see the playful dog, but you need 20/20 vision to spot the slithering snake in less than 10 seconds.Credit: philenews / in.gr

The picture functions functions a happy family playing happily in the autumn leaves.

Parents and children are surrounded by many animals, but one hides out of sight.

Everyone can see the birds, a squirrel, a dog and a cat, but in the background lurks a slithering snake.

Can you detect it in less than ten seconds?

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Set the timer now and do your best to flush out the camouflaged snake in the image before it reaches the family.

The background of the image has a variety of vibrant colors that make this task especially difficult.

Your eyes can’t focus on anything due to the intricate creative craftsmanship that has been put into this illusion, which provides the ideal disguise for the cunning snake.

Divide the image into sections and make sure you carefully scan every corner of this image or you will miss the answer.

Puzzles like this are for people who enjoy challenging their creative thinking with fun games and riddles.

Puzzles are a great way to train your brain and improve creative thinking.

Everyone can see men’s and women’s faces, but you have a high IQ and 20/20 vision if you can see three other people.

It is also an important mental exercise that extends the lifespan of short-term memory.

Dr Amber Johnston, clinical psychologist in neuropsychology, said puzzles help keep our brains active, young and have a positive impact on mental wellbeing.

She said: “What is well understood about both the brain and mental health is that people are very motivated to keep learning.

“Anything that offers new challenges and learning opportunities has been found to lead to greater well-being and enjoyment.

“Because we are naturally motivated toward challenges and learning, puzzles fit into a fun category of hobbies that can improve our mental health.”

How can optical illusions and puzzles help me?

Engaging in activities such as solving optical illusions and puzzles can have many cognitive benefits as it can stimulate various regions of the brain.

Some benefits include:

Cognitive stimulation: Engaging in these activities challenges the brain, promoting mental agility and flexibility.
Problem solving skills: Regular practice improves analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
Memory improvement: These challenges often require memory recall and can contribute to better memory function.
Creativity: They encourage innovative thinking, encouraging creativity and innovative thinking processes.
Focus and attention: Working with optical illusions and puzzles requires concentration, which contributes to improving concentration.
Stress relief: The fun nature of these puzzles can act as a form of relaxation and stress relief.

So you might want to try The Sun’s wide range of optical illusions created to stimulate the deepest parts of your brain.

A mind-blowing puzzle tasks you with spotting the three empty glasses among the revelers in less than 20 seconds.

Another tricky puzzle challenges even the most experienced puzzle solvers to find the hidden owner of the grazing goat.

If these riddles seem too easy for you, then this latest illusion is sure to leave you pulling your hair out as you try to spot the cactus among the houseplants in under 12 seconds.

Returning to our challenge: have you managed to spot the snake?

Don’t worry if not: the answer is demonstrated below.

We’ve also included three more puzzles for you to solve.