A poisonous snake is separated from the end, you can't imagine that you can still put people to death, this is not a fantasy, such a thing happens to us!
For a long time, snakes have been a dangerous existence for people, and many people tremble when they hear snakes, and the reasons are the same as "being bitten by snakes for ten years and afraid of well ropes." "There is an inseparable relationship.
In life, in fact, many people have not really encountered snakes, and most of the fear in people's hearts comes from legends and true stories. If you really encounter a snake, the first thing many people think of is to run, and the faster you run, the better. But there are also people who think in their hearts, is it true that when the old saying comes down, people who are hit by a snake are hit by seven inches, and the snake will die?
But when you really encounter a snake, many people may wonder, the old man often says that the snake hit seven inches, where is the seven inches? After hitting seven inches, is there really no danger? Wouldn't it be better to cut off a snake's head? Let's look at these questions.
< h1 class= "pgc-h-arrow-right" > seven inches of a snake</h1>
Xiaobian encountered a lot of snakes on the side of the road when he was a child, when Xiaobian was thinking, I know that the snake hits seven inches, but what does seven inches mean, do I have to measure it with a ruler and then hit it?
Xiaobian went to check it, the inch was originally a unit of measurement length, 1 inch = 3.33 cm, 7 inches is about 23.33 cm, that is, according to the old saying, after encountering a snake, hit it at a position of about 23 cm from the head, that is, seven inches of the snake.
Unfortunately, Xiaobian sadly found that things are not so simple, because the snakes I encounter are not the same length, and some even the length of the whole snake is not yet 23 centimeters, which makes me very embarrassed, is the old saying deceitful?
In fact, it is not that the old saying deceives people, but that people often only understand the literal meaning, and subconsciously think that it is a length when they see the literal, but the real is not like this.
As the saying goes, "hit the snake seven inches", and some people say "hit the snake three inches", although the saying is not the same, but there is a similar point here is to hit the snake to the deadly place. Xiaobian also said above, the snakes I encounter are not the same length, and this "three inches" and "seven inches" are not the same for every snake.
In fact, "seven inches" refers to a general part, referring to the heart of the snake, as long as you hit hard, the snake will die immediately.
So we came to the conclusion that there is no problem with the snake hitting seven inches, but the direction of understanding is different.
And seven inches, three inches do not need us to take a ruler to measure, here refers to the approximate range, can also be understood as seven-tenths, that is, when encountering a snake, hit the head to calculate three-tenths, this range is probably the heart of the snake, so that the snake will die immediately.
< h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" > is it safer to cut off a snake's head? Wrong, the same bite to death</h1>
Today's snakes are not so common, perhaps many friends have not even seen snakes, so over time people's fear of snakes has slowly subsided, on the contrary, in the eyes of humans, snakes are not only not life-threatening existence, but also become a delicacy on people's tables.
With the improvement of people's living standards, people began to use snakes as a delicacy, snake soup appeared in major hotels, people enjoyed the food at the same time, but did not know that someone paid for it.
In 2016, in Foshan, Guangdong Province, a chef was about to make soup with cobra meat when he was bitten by the head of a cobra he cut off 20 minutes ago and was poisoned to death!
Chef Zhang was a chef who was preparing ingredients in the back kitchen of the hotel and wanted to make a cobra stewed chicken.
He cut off the snake's head and then went to prepare something else, no different from usual. After preparing the auxiliary materials, Master Zhang planned to dispose of the snake meat, and casually wanted to throw his tongue into the trash can, he directly grabbed his tongue with his hand, but he did not want his tongue to open his mouth and bite Master Zhang at once.
The others saw him suddenly screaming, and after taking two steps, he fell down again. The people around them didn't know what was happening, and they saw Master Zhang rolling on the ground.
After the colleague found someone to help him up, he found that Master Zhang's hand had been bitten by the snake's head that had been chopped off, so he quickly took him to the bottom of the faucet to clean the wound.
Because the snake was already dead, Master Zhang didn't care much, thinking that it was just a small wound, so he sat next to it and rested for a while.
However, it didn't take long for Master Zhang to feel breathless, numb in his hands and feet, and gradually lost consciousness, and when the people around him rushed to check it out, it was already too late. It took master Zhang only a few minutes from poisoning to death.
Master Zhang slaughtered snakes for decades, and there was never any problem, and this poisonous death was shocking to his colleagues. For a while, people were panicked, and everyone thought that Master Zhang was killed by the "snake spirit", was this really the case?
Of course, there is no real "snake spirit" in the world, and people often have a fear of the unknown.
So, why was Master Zhang bitten to death by a cobra head that had been cut off for 20 minutes?
According to our cognitive experience, the head and body of an organism will soon lose its vitality and die after separation, but why do reptiles such as snakes survive for a period of time after cutting off their heads, and can attack humans, and how long can snakes with their heads cut off survive?
In fact, this is inextricably linked to the special nervous system of snakes, snakes belong to reptiles, the brain has not evolved a higher central nervous system, but compared to other types of organisms, its lower central nervous system is very developed.
Part of these nervous systems is present in the brain, and more parts are distributed throughout their bodies, and if part of the body is detached, the detached part can maintain the original motor function for a period of time. After the snake's head is cut off, it must also be connected to part of the neck muscles, and when the snake's head is stimulated externally, it is affected by the action of the low-level central nervous system, and the neck muscles contract rapidly to produce movement.
Therefore, when Master Zhang was dealing with the snake's head, the central nervous system of the snake's head had not completely disappeared at that time, and in the instant that Master Zhang picked it up, after the snake's head was stimulated externally, it was affected by the low-level central nervous system, and the neck muscles contracted rapidly, prompting the snake's head to have an open mouth to bite people.
As for how long the snake's head can live after being cut off, it depends on the life force of the snake itself, under normal circumstances, the snake can live for up to an hour after the head is cut off.
What if <h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" > get bitten by a snake? </h1>
Many people think that after being bitten by a snake, the consequences are very serious, and their lives will be in danger, but this is not the case. Snakes, like many species, are divided into two categories, poisonous and non-venomous, and in general, snakes do not actively attack humans, but they are bitten unavoidably, and they can often be seen in the news.
If you are bitten by a snake, what do you do in the first place?
When encountering a snake bite, the first time to remember the appearance of the snake, in order to confirm whether the biting snake is poisonous, in addition to the most important point is that the hospital will also through the description of the injured person, timely vaccination serum, so accurate description of the type or appearance of the snake, has a decisive impact on life.
There are currently more than 3,000 species of snakes worldwide, with slender bodies, degenerated limbs, inactive eyelids, no ear holes, no forelimb bands, some poisonous, but most non-venomous.
China's snakes are also widely distributed everywhere, but mainly distributed south of the Yangtze River, of which Fujian Province, Yunnan Province and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region have the most species, followed by Guangdong, Guizhou, Hunan, Sichuan, Hainan, Anhui and Zhejiang provinces.
Let's first look at a few common poisonous snakes:
1. King Cobra
The king cobra is also known as the mountain snake, although it is called the "king cobra", but this species is different from the real cobra, not a member of the cobra genus, but belongs to the independent king cobra genus. Compared with other cobras, they are more ferocious, extremely agile, with flexible head and neck rotation, and a large amount of detoxification, making them one of the most dangerous snakes in the world.
It is found in southwestern and southern China, usually inhabiting meadows, open slopes and woods. The main food is similar to other snakes, so in the territory of the king cobra, it is difficult to see other types of snakes, which are extremely poisonous.
2. Silver ring snake
Silver ring snakes are extremely venomous, the fourth most venomous snake on land, they like to lie down at night, especially in sweltering hot weather, they appear more, usually have a mild temperament, generally rarely take the initiative to bite people, but when they lay eggs and hatch, or when there is an alarm, they will suddenly attack people passing by.
3. Golden ring snake
The golden ring snake is a very poisonous snake, also known as the golden armor belt, gold-clad iron, golden foot belt, etc., and cobra, gray rat snake jointly known as the "three snakes". Like other snakes of the genus Ringed Snake, it is slow-moving, does not like to attack humans, and feeds mainly on small vertebrates.
It is less venomous than its close relative, the silver-ringed snake, but is still a highly venomous snake, and the number is also more numerous than that of the silver-ringed snake. The head is oval, the whole body has a yellow ring and a black ring arranged alternately, the two rings are roughly equal in width and narrowness, and the tail is short and blunt. It is found in plains, hills, montane jungles, ponds, streams and ditches, and near dwellings.
4. Five-step snake
Five-step snake is a unique poisonous snake in China, only a few are distributed in China's southern neighboring areas, barramundi pit viper is also known as a hundred-step snake, five-step snake, seven-step snake, etc., the viper is a poisonous monotype snake under the viper subfamily of the snake suborder Viper family, and the juvenile snakes belonging to the viper have only one species of viper. One of the well-known names of the viper is "Hundred Steps Snake", which means that as long as humans have been bitten by the Viper, they will inevitably be poisoned within a hundred steps of their feet, to show that the bite of the Viper is really poisonous.
The above are all very poisonous snakes, if bitten, you should take first aid measures immediately, otherwise it will be life-threatening. It is also said above that after being bitten, it must first confirm that the biting snake is not poisonous, and the more commonly used method here is to look at the shape of the snake's head.
Usually the head of the venomous snake is triangular, if you can't recognize it, then grab it, or beat it to death, so that it can be handed over to the doctor later to test what kind of poisonous snake and what kind of anti-snake venom is injected, which is an important step.
After confirming that it may have been bitten by a venomous snake, the wound should be rinsed with plenty of water immediately nearby in order to dilute the venom. When you are first bitten, most of the venom still stays at the wound, and rinsing with water can achieve the effect of diluting the toxin.
While rinsing, squeeze the wound with your hands, and you can also gently cut a crossroad at the wound with a knife to make the venom easier to squeeze out. If there is no water nearby, you can also take a look with the mineral water you carry, a drink, or you can take a look. Otherwise, rub the young leaves and grass around you, squeeze the wound while wiping it.
But remember not to easily use the mouth to suck out the poison, may lead to secondary poisoning, if you feel afraid, and there is no way to call for help in time, you must be cruel and quickly cut off the part of the snake bite.
In addition, after being bitten by a snake, in the process of seeking help or seeking medical treatment, you cannot walk or run quickly, which will speed up the time for venom to flow to the heart, aggravate the poisoning condition, and should walk slowly and slowly.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" > concluding remarks one:</h1>
Hitting a snake seven inches is worth three-tenths of the position of the snake's head, not to measure it, because when we encounter a snake, we simply can't take a ruler to measure it and then hit it.
In addition, when encountering poisonous snakes in the wild, do not be too aggressive, the snake's vision is very low, it mainly relies on smell and hearing. Its linear acceleration (explosive force) is faster than the speed of a cheetah, so we should not act immediately when we encounter it, otherwise it is dangerous.
Most snakes do not take the initiative to attack people, and when they hear a big movement, they will run away to avoid, and some of them will hide in the grass and bushes when they are too late to escape, and they can "hit the grass and scare the snake".
And those cases of being bitten by snakes are often people who suddenly appear in front of snakes, or even accidentally step on poisonous snakes, and will be bitten. Therefore, in the wild, avoid walking into the dense grass, the urban area is to pay attention to various green belts, artificial lakes, rural firewood or work in the field to see clearly and then reach out.
What should I do if I encounter a snake?
Snakes actually have poor vision, and they can hardly see clearly from a distance of 1 meter, so if they encounter a snake, and the distance is 1 meter away, everyone can keep a static posture and quietly retreat towards the snake. Because if you are too panicked and too much movement, it will attract the attention of the snake.
Encounter with snakes, do not try to catch snakes or hit snakes without experience, so as not to cause poisonous snakes to fight back. Keep a safe distance and wait for the snake to leave, or make some movements, and the snake will often take the initiative to leave.
If you are unfortunate enough to be chased by a particularly ferocious snake such as the king cobra, you should try to escape along the "S" shaped route. Snakes are good at sprinting in a straight line, if they are running in a straight line, it is easy for the snake to stare at the target, and the "S" shaped route helps people escape the snake's pursuit.
If you encounter a snake every day, do not deal with it privately, it is best to call the police or contact the relevant professional agencies.
< h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" > epilogue two</h1>
Snakes play an extremely important role in maintaining the ecological balance in nature.
In recent years, due to the sharp decrease in the number of snakes, the number of rats has risen rapidly, and the rodent infestation has been serious, resulting in epidemics of diseases, food losses, and even water and fire disasters, and great economic losses. Therefore, attention should be paid to the rodent-killing effect of snakes, because a snake can prey on 100-200 rats per year, which is an important force for biological anti-rats.
In addition, snakes are indicator animals of the environment. For example, in earthquake prediction, compared with cats, rats, dogs, owls and other 20 or 30 animals, snakes can make the earliest, most acute and most accurate abnormal responses.
Snakes are also very sensitive to changes in air pressure, and observing changes in snake activity can make timely weather forecasts. The application of snakes to environmental monitoring and anti-drug testing is now under way.
Therefore, snakes are not enemies of human beings, and we should regard them as an indispensable part of our society.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" > conclusion three:</h1>
Do not use venomous snakes as pets.
In 2018, Xiaofang (pseudonym), a 21-year-old girl in Weinan, Shaanxi Province, was bitten by a silver ring snake she bought online, and then she was unwell and sent to the hospital, but after full rescue, Xiaofang was still unable to breathe spontaneously, and was transferred to Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital for treatment on the 11th.
On the 16th, a reporter from Huashang Daily learned from the Health and Family Planning Bureau of Huazhou District of Weinan City that after Receiving a day of treatment at the Provincial People's Hospital, after multiple assessments by relevant experts, it was announced that Xiaofang had brain death and suggested that the family give up treatment and go home.
Xiaofang is the eldest daughter of the family, a few years ago keen to raise puppies, birds, rabbits and other pets, before buying pets at the local pet store to take home to raise, and later began to buy pets from the Internet.
I don't know what she thinks, suddenly found a snake selling website on the Internet, after asking, the seller clearly informed her that the silver ring snake is highly poisonous, and asked her what she used to buy, and its reply was called bubble wine. But the girl's relatives and friends later revealed that her online purchase of silver ring snakes was intended to be used as a pet.
Snakes are cold-blooded animals, don't want to be trained like cats and dogs, don't be confused by the shots on TV that play the flute and lecture cobras, because that is irresponsible for their own lives.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" > Epilogue IV:</h1>
At present, there are professionals in China, specializing in the breeding of snakes, and most of the farmed snakes have been brought to people's tables and become food in people's mouths.
The edible value of snakes is reflected in two aspects:
On the one hand, the taste of snake meat is delicious, and has a strong and tonic function, many snake-producing countries like to eat snake meat, many cities in China also have restaurants that specialize in selling snake meat, and can use snake meat to make many expensive dishes.
On the other hand, it is rich in nutritional value, snake meat contains nearly 20 kinds of amino acids, of which there are 8 kinds of essential amino acids, such as glutamic acid can enhance the vitality of brain cells, aspartic acid can help muscles eliminate fatigue.
The economic value of snakes, in addition to the snake meat can be eaten, its main value lies in medicinal use, can strengthen the body and bones, relax the muscles and activate the blood, clear the heat and relieve the heat, skin care and beauty, immune disease resistance, refreshing and longevity and other effects. It is processed and processed into a variety of proprietary Chinese medicines, which are clinically welcomed by doctors and patients.
The application of modern science and technology to process snake products has opened up broad prospects for snakes in clinical applications, such as live snake venom and its dry storage technology, preparation technology of anti-snake venom serum, and antithrombin separation from snake venom, etc., so that traditional snake medicinal materials have become modern high-tech products.
But although snakes have so much value, we emphasize that this is an artificially farmed edible snake, not a wild snake in the wild.
We advocate the consumption of farmed snakes, refuse to eat wild snakes, reject wild game, they do not belong to the table.