Preface
When you walk inadvertently in some low groves or in the lush green grass, you may encounter unexpected encounters, and encounter a green color that is almost the same as the leaves or grass around you. A seamless snake, if you didn't disturb it, you probably wouldn't notice it. This is a common poisonous snake in our country. It is known as the ghost killer in the shade, and the cold-blooded beauty's Bamboo Leaf Green Snake .
has a green color, a triangular head, and a curly body wrapped around the branches, spitting letters, leisurely enjoying the afternoon sun and the fresh forest breath. This kind of snake is very common in our southern provinces, and even has them in the parks of some cities.
White-lipped Bamboo Leaf Green
World Classification and Distribution
Bamboo Leaf Green Snake is just a general term for this kind of snake. In fact, they are classified and widely distributed. They all belong to the genus Viperidae, and are mainly distributed in East Asia, Southeast Asia and some islands in the Pacific Ocean. At present, the classification of the snakes of the genus Bambooleaf has always been controversial in the world, and there are about 50 kinds. In recent years, there have been many research hotspots on this kind of snake, and new papers on naming and classification are constantly emerging.
According to the habitat form, it is divided into arboreal, semi-arboreal and ground habitat, and different habitats also create their different color forms. For example, arboreal snakes are mostly green, while terrestrial species have evolved many forms and colors according to the environment of their habitats. For example, Taiwanese bamboos are brown, and some island-type bamboos are more colorful. It is not difficult to understand that the color forms of animals are generally the result of natural evolutionary selection and the result of long-term adaptation to nature.
Species distribution and controversy in my country
When it comes to the green snake in my country, there is currently no clear classification. Judging from various literature and materials, it is said that there are 15 categories in the broad sense, 6 kinds in the narrow sense, and 7 kinds in the narrow sense. As for how many kinds, I can't tell.
The picture comes from the relevant literature (the definition of the species in my country by foreign scholars)
According to the distribution of Bamboo Leaf Snakes in my country published by researchers, the two with the highest distribution dimensions are Tibet Bamboo Leaf Green and Medog Bamboo Leaf Green, which are widely distributed in the southern provinces of my country The white-lipped bamboo leaf green and Fujian bamboo leaf green, the Yunnan bamboo leaf green distributed in Yunnan, Sichuan and other places, the Taiwan bamboo leaf green distributed in Taiwan Province of my country, and the newly discovered Sichuan bamboo leaf green distributed in Sichuan in recent years. Of course there are some controversial species, such as Gang's Bamboo Leaf Green.
The picture comes from the relevant literature (the definition of domestic scholars)
Due to the outlying island effect of Taiwan Island, Taiwan Bamboo Leaf Green has already appeared divergent evolutionary characteristics. One genus, its characteristics are also quite different from other varieties in my country, and the individual body size is relatively small.
The most widely distributed Fujian Bamboo Leaf Green and White-lipped Bamboo Leaf Green are very similar in shape. The obvious difference is that there is a white line between the back and abdomen of White-lipped Bamboo Leaf Green, which extends to the underside of its mouth. It looks like the lips are white. Hence the name; Fujian Zhuyeqing has orange-red eyes and a red and white pattern on the side of the body.
Yunnan Bamboo Leaf Green
Tibet Bamboo Leaf Green and Medogo Bamboo Leaf Green are distributed in the plateau area, the distribution area is limited, the individual is not common, and the morphology is slightly different from other species. Perhaps it is because the morphological differences of these species are so insignificant that there are many taxonomic disputes.Some subspecies are inherently morphologically diverse, and more structural evidence is needed to support a taxonomic definition.
Sichuan Bamboo Leaf Green
As a species of Viperidae, their heads are basically similar in shape, triangular in shape, and about the same size. They are accustomed to curling their bodies. hissing" sound. According to the breadth of the distribution area, in most parts of my country, it is either Fujian Bamboo Leaf Green or White-lipped Bamboo Leaf Green, and the white-lipped Bamboo Leaf Green is relatively distributed at relatively low altitudes. The snakes of the genus Bambooleaf are all highly venomous snakes, with the highest rate of wounding in my country's Guangdong and Guangxi regions. But their toxicity is relatively weak, and the detoxification capacity is not high, unless the head and neck are bitten, and the mortality rate is only about 5%. But they can't be underestimated because of this. White-lipped Bamboo Leaf Green is also one of the top ten poisonous snakes in our country.
Taiwan Bamboo Leaf Green
Bamboo Leaf Green Snake is an ambush hunter, and some rodents, lizards or birds are on their recipe menus. Because its color is integrated with the surrounding trees, the degree of camouflage is very high, making it difficult for many prey to find them, and the venom secreted by their fangs can paralyze the prey within a few minutes, which is a chilling cold-blooded killer.
Ending
Although there are not many species of green snakes in my country, there are only a few that can be studied. The research on snakes distributed in the plateau area is even more rare due to the inconvenience of the region or the limitation of conditions. . In recent years, the genetic taxonomy of the genus Bambusa has been a hotspot. In any case, they are an integral part of nature and need to be properly protected and given space to live.
Fujian Bamboo Leaf Green
If you are walking in the wild, passing under some low trees, you should always pay attention to the branches above your head and around you, and be vigilant at all times to ensure safety. Of course, not all green snakes are poisonous, there is also a non-toxic green snake , which looks similar to the color of bamboo leaf green, but they look harmless to humans and animals. All in all, if you come across a turquoise snake, keep it away.
[Remarks: No related pictures were found in Tibet Zhu Yeqing and Medog Zhu Yeqing, and the pictures on the Internet are not necessarily real]
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