Riddle

While stranded in the desert, you come across two creatures offering water. Only, one has no nose, and one has spines. They say that one has poison, and the other will keep you going for a few more hours. Which one can't you trust?

Choose an answer

A.The one with spines
B.Both are trustworthy
C.Neither is trustworthy
D.The one with no nose (a snake with poison; the other is a cactus).
Hint: It's a 14-word phrase with 49 letters, starting with "T".

Answer

The one with no nose (a snake with poison; the other is a cactus).

Why this is the answer

A snake has no external nose, while a cactus is covered in spines and holds drinkable water.

This riddle is filed under Planet Riddles and rated Hard.

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