In midsummer, it is hot and rainy. In this climate, snakes are quite active.
Haiyang is located in the southern part of Jiaodong Peninsula. There are many mountains, ravines and ravines in the territory, where snakes frequently appear. Previously, I have introduced to you the story of a big snake found by villagers in Huangcaochang, Guocheng Town, this city while harvesting wheat (for details, see: 
It is not easy to take pictures of snakes in the wild. First of all, snakes Snakes are good at hiding and are very responsive, so they often donât take the initiative to expose themselves. Secondly, most people have a natural fear of snakes. If they accidentally see one, their first reaction is to avoid it instead of taking out their mobile phones.
Of course, If the snake happens to appear in an open area, and if the witness is brave, it is not impossible to take a picture. Just a few days ago, also in Haiyang, a villager ( Zhuwu Town ) happened by chance. Two pictures of "snakes" were taken.
This villager's hobby is fishing. Due to the hot weather, he recently changed his fishing time from day to night, and he came as usual on the evening of June 29. While fishing in a reservoir near the village, he suddenly noticed a strip-shaped object moving in front of him through the light of his portable lamp.
The villager was about six years old. He has extensive experience and has seen snakes many times while working in the mountains. In addition, the snake this time was not too big, so he did not panic and took two pictures with his mobile phone
. To ensure safety, the picture was taken from a distant position, and the resolution is not too high, but the general appearance of this snake can still be distinguished - its head is relatively pointed (triangular), its tail is relatively thin, and its skin has yellow and black markings. It is more than one meter long and about one inch thick (the length and thickness are the estimates of the villagers).
According to the villager, this snake is called "Zhangmao snake" in the local dialect and is a venomous snake. As for the specific scientific name, it is not known. Very clear (Note: The main venomous snakes in Jiaodong Peninsula are vipers , which may be the one in the picture).
The villager was not very surprised by the experience of photographing the snake. He said that over the years, the village has become more active. The area where people go to work in the mountains is significantly smaller than in the past, and the area where snakes and other wild animals live has become correspondingly larger. Some people have seen larger snakes not far from residential areas. For this reason, there are gradually more snakes in the village. There is such an unwritten rule: children are not allowed to go to the mountains and fields alone in summer. Similar situations may also occur in other counties and cities in Jiaodong . Here, I would like to remind everyone that when doing outdoor activities in summer, try your best. Avoid areas with lush vegetation and no roads to avoid encountering venomous snakes
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