Traveling to the countryside is common for city dwellers, but while admiring the beautiful scenery, it's easy to overlook the potential threats that surround you.
Venomous snakes are one of them.
According to statistics, about 300,000 people in China are bitten by venomous snakes every year, but the production capacity of antivenom is only 50,000 per year, not to mention that a cobra antivenom takes 9 months, while cobra venom kills an adult male in only a few hours. In any part of the world, places with stronger medical conditions tend to be devoid of snakes, and places where snakes are frequent often do not have enough medical resources. Therefore, it is also necessary to go out and get to know some common poisonous snakes.
Today I will sort out some of the most common domestic poisonous snake information for you, will be attached to the snake infestation location, go out of the friends please pay more attention, especially those with highly venomous snakes, to see if there are these poisonous snakes around, whether they have ever seen these poisonous snakes. Additions to the content in the comments section are also welcome.
First, let's talk about some slightly venomous snakes.
1. Tabby-necked snake
Tabby neck snake, commonly known as pheasant neck, pheasant neck, pheasant neck, bamboo pole green, chicken crown snake and so on. It is often found in rural dung toilets. Yes, this guy is also considered the "most unhygienic snake" because he often haunts the pit.
This snake has a more docile personality and was once considered non-venomous, but remember that it, yes, is poisonous. It is about 0.5 meters long and is distributed throughout the country. Because it is so widely distributed, it is best to keep in mind some of its physical characteristics.
This snake also has a certain effect on the treatment of stomach cancer, esophageal cancer and breast cancer. (Of course not wasted)
2. Red-necked slot snake
The red-necked sloth snake mostly lives near ditches in farming areas. It is mainly distributed in subtropical and tropical regions, and in China, it is mainly distributed in Fujian, Guangdong, Hong Kong, Hainan, Guangxi, Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan, Western Yunnan, Central Yunnan and Southern Yunnan.
This snake, like the tabby-necked snake, was once regarded as a non-venomous snake due to its docile personality and some cuteness, but this snake currently has no antivenom, and once bitten, it can only be treated by dialysis for a lifetime.
3. Chinese water snake
Chinese water snake, commonly known as mud snake, lives in the water for many years, inhabits rice fields, ditches or ponds and other waters and their vicinity, and will be active day and night, mainly distributed in China's Hunan, Jiangsu, Anhui, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Fujian, Taiwan, Guangdong and so on.
Water snakes are basically somewhat venomous, not very toxic, and Chinese water snakes are almost close to poisonous snakes. At the same time, the Chinese water snake is also the national "three haves", which contains rich EPA components in the body and is a major ingredient of snake oil.
4. Lead-colored water snake
The characteristic distribution of lead-colored water snakes and Chinese water snakes is basically the same, while the toxicity is not strong, and it has certain medicinal value.
5. Green skinny snake
The green skinny snake is an arboreal snake that is found in Fujian, Guangdong, Hong Kong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Yunnan, Tibet and other places, often inhabiting lush forests and also found in field edge weeds or hillside roads.
This snake is easier to distinguish due to its appearance, but it is not easy to be noticed because of its color, and friends who travel to the tropical areas with many trees can pay more attention.
After talking about the slightly venomous snakes, the next step is to talk about those snakes that are highly venomous, and you must take notes, once you are bitten...
1. Silver ring snake
The reason why this cargo is put first is because this snake is not! often! Yes! poison! It's also so common that in August and September, people post almost every day claiming to have seen it.
The silver ring snake is the fourth most venomous snake on land and the most venomous snake in China, and there is no one. It is widely distributed, and it is distributed in central, southern and southwestErn China, and its number is huge. However, one thing is better, that is, although the silver ring snake is highly poisonous, its personality is docile and does not like to actively attack humans. However, if you see a silver ring, do not die, quickly pick it away or quickly away, because it will be aggressive when it hatches the egg.
Silver-ringed snakes emerge at night, especially in sweltering nights, and are often found in fields, roadsides, cemeteries and vegetable gardens.
China's first venomous snake, the silver ring snake, deserves its name.
(PS: From the silver ring snake below the ranking in no particular order, all are "second venomous snakes")
2. Golden ring snake
The golden ring snake is commonly known as iron-clad gold, and is a ring snake like the silver ring snake. Like the Silver Ring Snake, the Golden Ring Snake is also slow-moving, docile, and does not like to attack humans. Less venomous than the Silver Ring Snake, but still highly venomous!
The golden ring snake is distributed in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guangdong Province, Hainan Province, Fujian Province, Jiangxi Province, Yunnan Province, Hubei Province and other places, and widely inhabits the near water with good vegetation cover, and its presence is almost likely to be found in areas below 1040 meters above sea level.
However, the golden ring snake is already scarce because it is so delicious, and the probability of encountering it is extremely low, perhaps just like winning the lottery. (It is really unclear whether it is a blessing or a curse)
3. Viper (five-step snake)
The barramundi is commonly known as the five-step snake. The venom of the five-step snake is believed to be discernible from the name, and I don't need to tell it. It is widely distributed in the south.
4. Sharp-scaled original spearhead viper
It is characterized by a staggered pattern of the triangular head and back, with intermittent dark spots on the sides. It is found throughout the country.
Only 48 mg of venom can be fatal to adults.
5. Bamboo leaf green
Bamboo leaf green is a very beautiful poisonous snake that lives in the plains, hills or low mountains of most areas south of the Yangtze River. Although it is good-looking, it is extremely aggressive, and it may be that the sense of self-defense is too serious. Many people buy it as pets, but the survival rate does not seem to be high.
6. King Cobra
The king cobra is only a word away from the famous cobra, but the king cobra does not belong to the cobra family. Compared to cobras, they react faster and detoxify more, so they are more worth guarding against.
It is found in southwestern and southern China, usually inhabiting meadows, open slopes and woods. In the territory of the king cobra, it is difficult to see other snakes.
7. Zhoushan Cobra (Chinese Cobra)
Zhoushan cobra (Chinese cobra) is commonly known in Guangdong, Guangxi and Hong Kong as rice spatula heads, and its body color is generally black brown or dark brown, with or without fine white stripes on the back. It is distributed in Anhui, Chongqing, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.
It is commonly found in farming areas, roadsides, near ponds, and in residential compounds, often during the day. It secretes a mixture of neurological and hemocytic poisons, which can be life-threatening if you do not seek medical attention in time after being bitten.
8. Blue ring sea snake
Remember, sea snakes are highly venomous, and some even poison silver ring snakes. The Blue Ring Sea Snake is found off the coasts of Liaoning, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi and Taiwan. They usually haunt in droves, often with thousands of them wandering together (madman says).
The blue ring sea snake likes to roost in the shallow water around the sea and around the island on the mainland, so please pay attention to those who go to the seaside.
Venomous snakes cannot be ignored, and every highly venomous snake mentioned in this article will basically die if it is bitten.
There may be omissions in the article, please add.