In nature, the snake is a very widely distributed species, whether in the mountains, grasslands and other areas, you can see its footprints, mainly because the snake population is relatively large, according to the data included, the number of snake populations worldwide has reached more than 3,000 species. And China is also the main distribution area of snakes, and the types of snakes are also hundreds of species, so it is very normal for us to be able to encounter snakes.
At the same time, with the protection of snakes in China, the population of snakes has also expanded a lot. Therefore, it is easier to see, and the weather is warmer, and the activity of snakes is stronger. Since 2021, there have been a lot of news about "snake infestation" in China, and some snakes have also affected people, so every time they see these snake news, many people will say a question, that is, whether to reasonably "cancel the protection" of snakes to protect the rights and interests of human beings?
Do you need it? Definitely not needed, once the rights and interests of snakes are opened, many people may not care about what kind of snake it is, there will be large-scale capture and killing of snakes. Originally, when there was no protection for wild species such as snakes, many populations were about to become extinct, so we strengthened protection, and we can only expect to increase the protection efforts, otherwise there are still people who risk "sitting on the bottom of the prison" to hunt.
As an important part of the food chain, snakes play an important role in maintaining the earth's ecosystem, it can prey on mice, can solve the fundamental problems of human living areas, and some bird species, but also prey on snakes for a living, so from any point of view of the food chain, should not be disturbed. However, as human interest in various species increases, and when the population of organisms we see in the wild is not too large, many people have also focused on the problem of "self-cultivation". In fact, it is the rise of what we call the "pet tide", and many people breed some strange species.
This is not, due to the breeding of the species problem, but also to bring their own life crisis, a "snake breeding" enthusiast in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, was bitten by his own breeding snake. Fortunately, this time was quickly sent to the First Hospital of Nanjing For treatment, after rescue, the patient is out of danger, if not rescued in time, it may be "destined to send the snake mouth", so this time is really lucky, but here is worth reminding everyone, not everyone is so lucky, do not "deal" with snakes, China also strictly controls the breeding of wild animals, in 2020 "Notice on Regulating the Classification and Management Scope of Forbidden Wild Animals", There are strict rules for 19 kinds of wild animals such as bamboo leaf green snakes, so don't do illegal behavior.
Because the snake bitten this time is extraordinary, it is what we call the "highly venomous snake" bamboo leaf green. The hospital also identified this Mr. Wang man - he has a "hobby" of raising snakes, bought a bamboo leaf green some time ago, accidentally bitten during feeding, and then Mr. Wang was sent to the local hospital, so he almost "sent his life to the mouth of the snake".
What kind of snake is the bamboo leaf green snake, and how poisonous is it? Bamboo leaf green snake is a kind of tube tooth poisonous snake, we also call it "bamboo leaf green, green bamboo snake, green bamboo Biao, Diao Zhu qing, scorched tail, red tail green bamboo wire" and so on, the snake belongs to the tube tooth class poisonous snake, the largest can grow to about 1 meter, it can be said that it is not very long, the shape of this snake is more special, that is, "visually blue" mainly, the head is larger, triangular, thin neck, head and neck distinction is obvious.
The top of the head is like a structure with scales, and each fine scale is separated. The male has a red-and-white longitudinal line on the side of the body, and the female has a white or yellowish longitudinal line on the side. The snake is also widely distributed, with it found in Southeast Asia, Asia and other places. Therefore, China is also one of the main countries in the distribution, mainly concentrated in the southern region.
Bamboo leaf green snake is generally more active on rainy days, and often hangs or wraps around branches, which is a state of rest for it. Bamboo leaf green snake generally feeds on frogs, lizards, birds and small mammals, of course, we often say that rats prey on relatively little, may only be hungry around the house will be active, normal situation is not the case. However, what needs to be reminded here is that when encountering bamboo leaf green snakes, do not deliberately tease them, because this snake has a neurotic, aggressive and poisonous personality.
So how toxic is it? The general chemical composition of bamboo leaf green snake venom contains hemorrhagic venom, a variety of enzymes and a small amount of neurotoxin, and there are 2 tooth marks on the wounds bitten by bamboo leaf green snake, with a spacing of 0.3-0.8 cm. After being bitten, because the bamboo leaf green snake belongs to the blood circulation venom, it will spread quickly, and after being bitten, there will be severe burning pain in the wound, and the swelling will develop rapidly, which is typically characterized by more common blood blisters and early appearance. However, systemic symptoms are generally rare. At the same time, although life-threatening cases after being bitten by this kind are rare, because of their wide distribution, there are many cases caused and are very harmful to people. At the same time, less does not mean nothing.
In 1990, the Snake Injury Clinic of Tunxi Western Medicine in Huangshan City received a 12-year-old student who was hospitalized for 2 days, coma and convulsions by bamboo leaf green snakes for 2 days, and was not saved and died. Therefore, although the bamboo leaf green snake generally does not kill people, it is not nothing. It is also a more venomous snake. So when encountering this snake in the wild, be sure to get close and stay away. At the same time, after being bitten by a snake, we must also find a way to save ourselves.
How to save yourself if you are bitten by a snake?
First, get rid of the snake quickly, away from the place where the snake bites.
Second, stay calm and don't get excited when bitten by a snake. When people are nervous, there will be high tension, accelerating blood circulation, which triggers the rapid spread of toxicity.
Third, carefully identify the basic characteristics of snakes, and keep a distance from the snake, so as not to bring about secondary bites. It is best to take pictures and not try to hit the snake or intervene, some highly venomous snakes may spray venom when attacked, for example: cobras.
Fourth, find the hospital as soon as possible, and then bring the photos taken together, and then treat them. And here need to pay attention to a problem, many people like to use the injured limb local ring, to alleviate the spread of toxicity, here need to be vigilant about a problem, some snakes can not do this, so try to find the nearest hospital to treat is the best, this is the general situation.