Speaking of snakes, many people think that they are very scary animals. They say this because of their special appearance and powerful attack capabilities, which keep many people away from it. Since ancient times, there have been many legends about snakes in our country. Over time, "snake culture" has formed. Snakes have always been viewed differently in rural areas.
Due to the natural environment in rural areas, snakes often appear. Some people's houses are built directly at the foot of mountains, which results in insects and snakes in their homes. However, old people in the countryside often say that you should not fight snakes when they enter the house, but try to get them out. I believe many people don't understand this. Aren't they afraid of letting the snake go and hurting others? In fact, there is some reason for them to do so.
From a folk perspective, a snake entering the house is a good sign. As the saying goes, "A snake that coils around a beam for three days will make you rich for a thousand years." Because it looks a bit like a dragon, people also call it "Earth Dragon", so it has always been considered a mascot. Legend has it that the God of Wealth will follow the snake when it returns home. If it is killed, the wealth will disappear. Therefore, when many people in rural areas see a snake, they will not rush to kill it first, but will find ways to invite it out. Before I knew they had such a high status in the countryside, I also heard about it from the elderly.
Putting aside these superstitions, the existence of snakes does not actually affect humans. In some fields, they still eliminate harm for the people. Because there are often rats in the fields, whether the farmer is outside or at home, when he sees it, it will not kill him. In fact, most snake attacks throughout the ages have been initiated by humans. When you see a snake in the wild, it usually won't attack as long as it quietly moves away.
Therefore, snakes are very spiritual in the hearts of rural people, and their status has always been very high. But in recent years, some speculators have caught the snakes' attention and made fortunes by catching them. These snake traders will go into rural areas to capture some non-venomous snakes and then sell them in the market. Snake meat is now very popular because its meat is delicious. A snake weighing several kilograms can be sold for thousands of dollars. Some people even use it to make wine and sell it at a high price.
Because people hunt and kill them on such a large scale, many species of snakes that are relatively rare are now hard to see. Now the country has also promulgated animal protection laws on snakes to prevent hunting. Many villagers in rural areas are also more aware and will report it when they see someone catching wild snakes privately. Some villagers will also silently support with practical actions.
Not long ago, the editor heard about such a thing in my hometown. A bachelor caught a big snake weighing 5 to 6 kilograms in the wild, so he took it to the market and wanted to sell it at a good price. After seeing this, a villager generously spent thousands of yuan to buy it, then turned around and took it to the mountain to release it. Because in the eyes of rural people, releasing snakes is a blessing! Whether it is for the purpose of protecting wild animals or holding such a beautiful wish, this villager's approach is worthy of praise! What do you think? There are so many legends about snakes in rural areas that everyone is afraid of. Do you think these theories are really justified?
