More than 3,500 species of snakes are known to exist around the world. Some of these species may have very large populations, while others may be threatened or endangered. According to the "Chinese Reptile History", there are about 340 species of snakes in the mainland, distributed in different ecological environments. Snakes are a species of reptile and are usually divided into two main groups: venomous snakes and non-venomous snakes. They have long bodies and no limbs, and move by contracting and elongating their bodies. Snakes have a strong ability to adapt and can survive and reproduce in different ecological environments. Do you know which country has the most venomous snakes in the world? Do you know what snake is the most peculiar? This article will take stock of the world's best snakes for you and let you know more about snakes.
1. The most venomous snake in the world
Belcher sea snake, also known as "Belche sea snake" and "white forest sea snake", is one of the most venomous snakes in the world, and the largest known sea snake, distributed in the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific region, mainly inhabiting coral reefs, shallow waters and intertidal zones. Belcher sea snakes are usually about 1–1.5 meters long and up to 2.3 meters long. Its features include a rounded head, an elongated body, beautiful black and white stripes, and a flat tail. They are the only sea snakes that can drink from seawater because they have highly specialized kidneys and salt glands that help them filter salt from seawater.
The venom of the Belcher sea snake is extremely strong, containing a substance called "neurotoxin", which can quickly cause respiratory arrest and heart failure, and is considered one of the most toxic animals in the world. However, because of its docile temperament and relatively few attacks on humans, the Belcher sea snake is considered one of the relatively safe sea creatures. Still, people need to be cautious and avoid contact with wildlife. If you swim or dive in the range of the Belcher sea snake, make sure to know more about the species and take the necessary steps to prevent possible bites based on professional advice.
2. The largest snake in the world
The Amazon Paraphyll is a very large python that is known as the Green Anaconda or the Amazon Python. They are one of the heaviest snakes in the world, reaching up to 9 meters long and weighing up to 250 kilograms. The head of the Amazon Forest Grasshopper is relatively small, with a stout and rounded body, a strong tail and a flat head. They are found in most of South America and live mainly in waters such as swamps, rivers and lakes. They feed on aquatic animals, including fish, birds, mammals and reptiles. Amazonian senpai are carnivorous, drowning their prey by shrinking their jaws and then swallowing the whole prey. Due to their large size, the Amazon Forest Grasshopper is a species of great concern and protection. They are also one of the protagonists of many field shoots and zoo exhibits.
3. The most expensive snake
The blue snake, also known as the blue blood snake, generally refers to the blue green tree python, which is the most expensive snake in the world. It is a kind of green tree python blue mutation, belongs to the green tree python mutation, non-toxic, blue snake, a very rare mutant snake on the earth, adult blue snake price is close to 500,000 US dollars, about 3.5 million yuan, and is priceless. Because of its high value and often hunted by lawbreakers, the countries concerned have strengthened their protection to maintain their biodiversity. Distributed in the rainforests of Indonesia, New Guinea and Australia, the blue snake snake is densely covered with blue spots, and the blue spots increase and expand after each peeling, which is very beautiful and very strange.
4. The most aggressive snake
The Black Mamba is the most dangerous of the African snakes and one of the fastest and most aggressive snakes in the world. It gets its name from its pitch-black skin and open mouth. In the wild, black mambas can live for up to 20 years and are thought to be very intelligent snakes. The Black Mamba can reach an average length of 3.5 meters and a maximum length of 4.5 meters. They inhabit dry and inhospitable grasslands, scrubland, river beaches, deserts and rocky areas of sub-Saharan Africa. Black mambas are very sensitive and irritable snakes that will immediately attack and bite if frightened or threatened.
Black mambas have long teeth that can easily penetrate human skin and muscle. Their venom contains neurotoxins and cardiotoxins that can cause respiratory failure and slow heartbeat, and even death. Moreover, the amount of venom that the black mamba bites down is very large enough to kill an adult in a matter of minutes. Therefore, if you travel or work in Africa, you should try to avoid contact with the Black Mamba and stay vigilant to avoid accidents.
5. The snake with the fastest crawling speed
The fastest crawling snake in the world is the African Black Mamba. They can reach speeds of up to 12 miles (19.3 kilometers) per hour and stay for several minutes, which is quite an astonishing speed. This speed helps them quickly flee potential threats in the wild, or chase slower animals while chasing prey.
In addition to the black mamba, many other snakes also boast amazing crawling speeds. One of Asia's most famous cobra species, the Indian Cobra, can also reach speeds of up to 8 miles (13 kilometers) per hour. Some other snakes with fast crawling abilities include ringed snakes, rattlesnakes, and rock pythons. It is important to note that when encountering any snakes in the wild, you should always be vigilant and keep your distance from them as much as possible to avoid accidents.
6. The snake with the largest amount of detoxification
The snake with the most detoxification is the snake that releases the most venom in a single bite. There are two answers, one for land snakes and the other for water snakes. For land snakes, the Australian taipan snake is considered to be one of the most venomous and most detoxified snakes in the world. In one attack, the inland taipan snake was reported to release a lethal amount of venom, up to 110 milligrams. The venom of inland taipan snakes mainly contains neurotoxins and coagulation toxins, which can quickly cause symptoms such as respiratory failure and bleeding. For water snakes, some species in sea snakes may have higher levels of detoxification. For example, the Thai Sea Snake, one of the sea snakes, has been reported to release more than 8 milliliters of venom in a single attack and is also extremely venomous. However, due to the aggressive behavior of water snakes and the difficulty of study, it is difficult to fully understand how much they detoxify.
7. The most peculiar looking snake
The most peculiar looking snake is the two-headed snake, which belongs to the mutant or deformed body. Normally, snakes have only one head and one body, but in rare cases, two heads appear that fail to completely separate during growth and development. The most common species of two-headed snake is the king snake. They usually hatch from eggs and are not found in the wild. While two-headed snakes look special, they are not necessarily more dangerous or aggressive than regular snakes. In fact, many two-headed snakes are weak and small, and it is difficult to survive in the wild because the double-headed condition is prone to various health problems such as movement disorders and digestive problems. But in captivity, they can be well cared for and treated, and many bicephals are often displayed or watched.
8. The most bizarre snake
The fragrant snake is known as the most bizarre snake, its body can emit fragrance, has insect prevention, mosquito prevention and other effects. What's more interesting is that the snake can curl up its body and twist it into a very beautiful "piebald", and the locals use this special homemade flower type to sprinkle glue on the snake to make a beautiful snake pane. It is because of this peculiar property that the snake is used by local women to make earrings, when it is captured, it will be motionless, the body will shrink from the tail, the fragrance will gradually fade, the local women will abandon it to catch other snakes, at this time the snake is already dying. As soon as they get out of control, they will try to absorb water and food, and slowly ease up.
9. The longest snake
Reticulated Python is one of the longest snakes in the world, mainly distributed in Southeast Asia. They usually live in environments such as rainforests, swamps, and grasslands. The reticulated python has a brown or gray body with a black mesh pattern, which is why it got its name. Adult reticulated pythons can grow to 6-10 meters or even longer and can weigh more than 100 kilograms. They have powerful muscles and sharp teeth, can prey on large mammals like deer, wild boar, monkeys, and can even swallow a crocodile.
Although reticulated pythons are non-venomous snakes, they still need to be treated with caution. Due to their huge size and strong attacks, you must be extra careful when approaching them to avoid injury. Reticulated pythons are protected animals in the wild and trade is restricted, but they are also widely bred in captivity. However, due to its large size, it requires special places and breeding skills, so it is not suitable as a pet for general snake lovers.
10. The most docile snake
The snake is a genus name for a non-venomous snake that includes several species, such as corn snakes, fox snakes, and tree snakes. They are usually small and medium-sized snakes, ranging in length from tens of centimeters to two or three meters. These snakes vary in body color and pattern, but most are beautiful. For example, corn snakes have obvious black, orange, and red stripes on their bodies; The fox snake is loved for its black triangle between its head and eyes; The pattern on the tree snake makes it a good choice for ornamental snakes.
In the wild, these snakes feed mainly on rodents, but are also able to climb trees or swim. They are usually docile and do not attack humans, making them suitable as one of the first choices for beginner snake breeding. Under captivity, these snakes are easier to domesticate and are more adaptable to different environments. They need proper temperature and humidity to maintain healthy growth, especially during the peeling period. It is important to note that although these snakes are not venomous, they are still wild animals and need to be treated with caution. If you do not have experience or knowledge of the conservation and characteristics of these snakes, it is still necessary to carefully consider whether to keep these snakes.