The snake is one of the 12 zodiac signs of the continent and has had an important symbolic significance since ancient times. However, because of the appearance and toxicity of this creature, many people are afraid of it and avoid it. In the past, people's thinking was relatively backward, thinking that what they were afraid of was pests, so it was common to hunt and sell snakes, and it gave birth to the profession of "snake catcher". But with the continuous upgrading of scientific cognition, now we all know that "existence is reasonable", snakes have an important role in maintaining the ecological balance, and now with the strong support of the government, "catching snakes" has become a crime.
While we need to protect snakes, we should protect ourselves even more. And it's summer, which is also the season when snakes are active. Therefore, no matter where we are, we should avoid being bitten by snakes, especially not by poisonous snakes. Therefore, you must know the 10 most poisonous snakes in the mainland, so as not to escape in time when encountered in the wild. High energy ahead, please fasten your seat belt, we are on the road!
10. Short-tailed viper
The short-tailed viper, also known as "grass flying" and "ground flat snake", is a super venomous snake species. The body of this snake is relatively short, with a total length of only 45.5 cm. The head is triangular, distinct from the neck, with a pronounced snout, a short tail, tube teeth, and a buccal fossa. The dorsal surface of the head is dark brown , the ventral surface is off-white , and the tip of the tail is brownish-black. The short-tailed viper is mostly found in the plains and hills of the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, and prefers to hide in and around the graveyard grass. In the summer, they are most active from 8 p.m. to early the next morning.
9. Golden ring snake
There is no doubt that the body of this snake has a circle of golden rings, hence the name. In addition to these rings, the rest are black, which complements the golden ring pattern. It can be said that this is a very beautiful snake. The body length of the golden ring snake is generally 120-180 cm. The back of the head is dark brown with light inverted "V" spots on the occipital area. The dorsal ridge is ridged, so the cross-section of the trunk is slightly triangular, and the end of the tail is rounded and blunt. The head is oval in shape and less distinct from the neck. This snake mainly inhabits the southern part of the continent, but is an endangered and protected species in the country. So, even if they are highly toxic, please don't kill them, or you will eat the national meal.
8. Round spot viper
There are also many nicknames for the round spotted viper, such as "golden leopard", "hundred-step golden leopard" and "ancient money window", etc., but no matter which name it is, we can guess from it what their body looks like, that is, the body has stripes like ancient money. This snake is about 1 meter long and has a stout body; The head is large and triangular; Large nostrils, no buccal fossa; The back of the head is small scales and ridged. The round spot viper mainly lives in the south china and Taiwan regions of the mainland, so friends in the north can still rest assured. In the wild, you are lucky if you encounter round spot vipers, although their venom is very poisonous, but they move more slowly, which is enough for you to slip away.
7. Five-step snake
The official name of the five-step snake is "barramundi", in addition to this, it is called "seven-step snake" or "hundred-step snake" in some places. Based on these nicknames, we can infer that they are so vicious that after being bitten, whether they take five or seven steps, or a hundred steps, they are immediately poisoned and killed. Of course, although the five-step snake is very poisonous, they are not the top poisonous snakes. The reason why they have been given such an appalling title is because they are so common on the mainland, especially in the south, that they can be found. The five-step snake is 120-150 cm long, has a large head, is triangular, and lives on a brownish-black back, the side of the head is earthy yellow, the two colors are distinct, and the back of the body is tan or slightly green. On the body, it is covered with gray-white large squares.
6. Bamboo leaf green
Bamboo leaf green, also known as "green bamboo snake", "green bamboo biao" or "red tail green", is a kind of viper family. As can be seen from their names, they are the same color as green bamboo leaves, while the male snake has a red and white longitudinal line on the side of the body, and the female body side longitudinal line is white or yellowish. This snake is 77 cm long and has a large, triangular head; The neck is thin, and the head and neck distinction is obvious; The maxilla has hollow tube teeth, buccal fossa, and venom glands. Bamboo leaf green prefers to live next to damp trees and mountain streams, more active than rainy days, and can also be seen in the evening on sunny days, most active in the evening and at night.
5. Zhoushan cobra
Zhoushan cobra, also known as "Chinese cobra", "white-necked black", "bat snake", is mainly distributed in the south of the mainland and Taiwan Province, while Taiwanese people call it "rice spoon Qian", "rice spoon hammer", "bulging neck snake". This snake is a large anterior groove tooth venomous snake, when disturbed, often erect the front half of the body, the neck is flattened and enlarged, for an aggressive posture, while the back of the neck exposes a double circle of "spectacle" markings. The body color of the Zhoushan cobra is generally black brown or dark brown, with or without fine white stripes on the back. The total length of the adult snake is 1.5 to 2 meters.
4. Mangshan soldering iron head
The Mangshan soldering iron-headed snake is a giant poisonous snake unique to China, commonly known as "Little Green Dragon" in the jianghu, and has now been renamed "Mangshan Original Spearhead Viper". This snake is 200 cm long and weighs up to 20 kg, making it the second largest venomous snake in the world. The yellow-green stripes on the surface are mixed with black-brown mesh scales, resembling dead leaves on the ground. Interestingly, the tail is milky white at the end with white scales. The head of the Mangshan soldering iron head is slightly triangular, the snout end is narrow and round, and the snout ridge is prominent, looking like a soldering iron, hence the name. The snake is found only in the Mangshan region of the Hunan-Guangdong border, and prefers to rest in shady places, sometimes hiding in caves.
3. Flat-tailed sea snake
The flat-tailed sea snake is a member of the cobra family, generally inhabiting the coast of estuarine rocks and reefs, and is found in Guangxi, Fujian and Taiwan on the mainland. This snake can reach up to 90 cm long, and like the golden ring snake and the silver ring snake, this snake is blue all over the body, with a circle of black rings, so why is this snake not called "blue ring snake"? This species of sea snake rarely attacks humans, but its venom far exceeds that of the king cobra. So, if you want to go to the beach to play or fish, watch out for this snake.
2. King Cobra
In the mainland, the king cobra, also known as the "mountain wind" and the "wanshan snake", is the world's largest venomous snake, although the Chinese king cobra is not as large as abroad, but the longest record found is also 3.8 meters. This venomous snake has a very fierce temperament, extremely agile reaction, and its head and neck are flexible. It may not be as big as others per milliliter, but because there are many doses excluded per bite, each bite causes far more damage than others. When threatened, they will actively attack others, lift their heads off the ground, squash them into a hood, and make a hissing sound. It is found in southwestern and southern China, usually inhabiting meadows, open slopes and woods.
1. Silver ring snake
The silver-ringed snake, also known as the "Crossing Base Gorge", "White Knotted Black" and "White Belt Snake", is also a member of the cobra family, and is the fourth most venomous snake on land, the strongest in Asia. Silver ring snakes are mainly distributed in central China, south China and southwest China, they like to move at night, often found in the field, roadside, cemetery and vegetable garden and other places, so friends in these areas please be sure to pay attention. This snake is about 1-1.8 meters long, and the whole body is arranged with white rings and black rings on the back, the white ring is narrow, the tail is slender, the dorsal ridge is higher, and the cross-section is triangular. Although they generally do not take the initiative to bite people, they will not hesitate to attack if they are seriously provoked.
The above are the 10 most poisonous snakes in the mainland, do you recognize the ranking of masters? What other snake do you think can be selected? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section.