Snake is an animal that many people are very afraid of. So, how much do you know about the top ten distributed in my country? This issue’s editor will take you to get to know them.
No. 10: White-lipped bamboo leaf green snake
White-lipped bamboo leaf green snake, is the most poisonous existence in bamboo leaf green snake . It often moves on branches at noon, mainly feeding on some birds and small mammals.
They are more neurotic and will launch a surprise attack on humans without any warning. In addition, it will show strong aggressiveness against open flames with warmth. It is the most important species of wounded snakes in Fujian, Guangdong and other regions in my country.
ninth place: Sharp-kiss viper
Sharp-kiss viper is what people often call "five-step snake". It often moves in evergreen mixed forests at an altitude of 400 to 700 meters, and mainly feeds on small rodents such as rats.
They are extremely aggressive, and once bitten, in addition to the pain that makes people unable to move forward, large-scale ulcers and gangrene will also appear in the wound, which is very terrible.
No. 8: White-eyed Viper
White-eyed Viper is the most common snake in rural areas. It often moves in farmland and roadsides, mainly feeding on rats and frogs, and sometimes preys on other small snakes.
Their personalities are relatively gentle and never actively attack humans. But it does not mean that it is not dangerous. The detoxification amount of white-eyed viper is as high as 200 mg, which can cause death in just two hours.
No. 7: Golden Ring Snake
Golden Ring Snake is an extremely dangerous and highly venomous snake. It often moves in grass and shrubs near the water, mainly feeding on fish, and sometimes stealing snake eggs from other snakes.
They are shy and often traverse their bodies during the day, burying their heads under their abdomen, and rarely attacking humans. However, because its venom is mainly nerve poison, there are no obvious symptoms of poisoning after being bitten, which often makes people unaware of it after being bitten.
No. 6: Original spearhead viper
Original spearhead viper is a snake with an extremely wide distribution range. It often moves around villages and farmland, mainly feeding on fish and frogs.
Their personalities are relatively timid and rarely take the initiative to attack humans. However, it will show extremely aggressiveness against some sudden appearance of dark shadows and lights.
No. 5: Round-spotted Viper
Round-spotted Viper is a snake that is not afraid of humans. He often moves in rural fields, mainly feeds on mice, and is a perfect farmland guard.
They never actively attack humans. When threatened, they will also warn them and launch a deadly attack on the threatening person without hesitation.
No. 4: White-headed Viper
White-headed Viper is a widely distributed but extremely rare snake. It is often active in forest areas and caves with altitudes of up to 1,300 meters, and mainly feeds on small rodents.
Because of the rare number, they rarely bite people. Therefore, in our country, there is no anti-venom serum specifically used to treat its snake venom, so it is still very dangerous to be bitten.
Third place: Mangshan original spearhead viper
Mangshan original spearhead viper is the most rare snake in my country. It is mainly distributed in the Mangshan National Nature Reserve in Hunan, and mainly feeds on some small animals in the forest.
Their venom toxicity is almost the same as that of a five-step snake. However, due to the rare number, there is no serum specifically for its snake venom. Therefore, it also has a very fatality.
second place: King Cobra
King Cobra is the largest among all venomous snakes in my country.It often moves in plains and desert edges, mainly feeding on various snakes.
They have cruel personalities and will actively attack humans. Its venom is mainly mixed toxins. Although its toxicity is far less than that of , the mortality rate is much higher than that of , the silver ring snake, reaching 67.5%.
No. 1: Silver Ring Snake
Silver Ring Snake is the number one venomous snake on land in my country and the fourth largest in the world. It often moves in the grass near the water. People who like to fish at night may encounter it frequently, which mainly feed on fish and rats.
They are timid and rarely attack people. The venom is mainly nerve poison, and there is no obvious poisoning after being bitten, which often leads to death caused by neglect of the bitten person.
That’s all for this issue. I hope you will like and share it and support it! Next issue, let’s talk about some of the common small creatures in our lives.
