Green Snake, Let’s know about this

According to statistics, there are more than 3,000 species of snakes in the world. There are many kinds of red snakes, all of which belong to the order Serpentes, and are reptiles with degenerate limbs. Snakes are covered with scales all over their bodies, and they are all carnivorous animals. Here, we introduce the ten most common green snakes, including the Emerald Green Snake, Gang’s Bamboo Leaf Pit Snake, Green Mamba, Green Tree Python, Green Forest Snake, etc. Some of these green snakes are poisonous, while others are non-toxic. If you are not familiar with snakes, it is best to keep your distance . In any case, green snakes are still a very fascinating topic, and many people go to zoos or observe them in the wild to appreciate their beauty and mystery.

　　1. Green Snake

Green snake, also known as green snake or green bamboo snake, belongs to the family Colubridae and the genus Green snake. It is a small non-venomous snake. It is not only a beautiful pet snake, but also one of the most popular snakes in China. Green snake has a slender body and a moderate size. The body length of an adult snake is usually about 80-110 cm. Its body is green, its head is oval, its snout is narrow and slightly rounded, its nostrils are oval, its pupils are round, and its back is smooth without edges.

　　Unlike other snakes, the green snake is very docile, and can even be described as “introverted”. When they see humans, they will hide and will not attack or bite people. They are usually active during the day and choose to roost in trees to sleep at night. In short, the green snake is a very suitable snake as a pet. They have beautiful appearance, docile personality, and are not aggressive. They are very popular among snake lovers and pet keepers.

　　2. Gang’s Bamboo-leaf Green

　　The gumprechti, also known as Viridovipera gumprechti, is a species of the genus Vipera in the subfamily Viperinae of the family Gastropodidae. The snake was first discovered in 2002. It is venomous and has a bright green body with a yellow-green belly. Its eyes are dark red and the sides of its body have dark red and white stripes. Adults can be up to 130 cm long.

　　The Gang’s Green Snake is mainly found in areas above 400 meters above sea level in the far north of Myanmar. It can also be found in Thailand, central Laos, and Yunnan, China. With its coiled tail and angular scales, it has a strong climbing ability, so it is adapted to living in trees and prefers to be active at night on rainy days. The Gang’s Green Snake reproduces by giving birth to live young and feeds on small mammals and reptiles. Due to its toxicity, people should stay away from it and be cautious and keep a safe distance when encountering a Gang’s Green Snake.

　　3. Green Mamba

　　The green mamba is a snake that lives in Africa and belongs to the family Elapidae and the genus Mamba. It is considered the fastest of all snakes and can reach speeds of more than 11 kilometers per hour. The green mamba has an emerald green body, with a very slender head and body. Adults are usually about 2 meters long. They are mainly distributed in forest areas in eastern and southern Africa.

　　Green mamba snakes are green like a bamboo shoot, which is also a protective color. Since they are arboreal snakes, their green appearance is conducive to their camouflage, better avoidance of natural enemies, and better hunting and other activities. In short, green mamba snakes are a very special snake, known for their high-speed movement and beautiful green appearance. Although they are non-venomous snakes, they still need to be treated with caution. If you find a green mamba snake in the forest area of ​​Africa, please do not approach them to ensure your own safety.

　　4. Green Tree Python

　　The green tree python is a small, non-venomous, nocturnal snake found in New Guinea, Indonesia, and northern Australia. This snake is completely arboreal, usually active in trees, and has a very vivid green body color. Although the green tree python belongs to the python family, they rarely exceed 1.8 meters in length, which can be regarded as a fairly small species.

　　Due to the moderate size, gorgeous body color and unique living habits of the green tree python, this species has been sought after by many enthusiasts as soon as it appeared on the market. They often become popular items in pet stores. In short, the green tree python is a very special snake, famous for its exquisite appearance and unique living habits. If you are interested in raising a pet snake, then the green tree python may be a good choice. However, as a wild animal, it is necessary to pay attention to its professional breeding and management to ensure that they get good living conditions.

　　5. Green forest snake

　　The green forest snake is a species of reptile in the genus Colubridae. It has a slender body with flat sides, a huge head, and very large eyes with vertical pupils. The back scales of the green forest snake are green with a little blue, while the abdomen is yellow. The body of the juvenile is brown. This species is distributed in Indochina, India, Myanmar, Thailand, Sikkim, and Yunnan in mainland China. It mainly lives in mountainous forests with abundant water sources.

　　The Green Snake is an arboreal snake that usually lives in forests. They spend the day resting in a coiled position on branches, but actively hunt at night, looking for lizards, other snakes, and small mammals. The Green Snake is a groove-fanged snake, and its venom helps it subdue its prey. Despite their venom, they are not a big threat to humans. The bite may itch for a few days, but it will heal within 10 days and is not life-threatening. In short, the Green Snake is a very special snake, known for its unique appearance and living habits. If you encounter a Green Snake in the wild or in a pet store, always keep a safe distance and treat it with caution.

　　6. Red-tailed Bamboo-leaf Green

　　The red-tailed bamboo pit viper, also known as the white-lipped bamboo pit viper, bamboo pit viper, green bamboo snake, green bamboo sign, etc., is a venomous snake. The head of this species is triangular, with a thin neck, shaped like a branding iron; the back of the body is bright green with an inconspicuous black horizontal band; the abdomen is yellow-white; the outermost part of the body extends from the neck to the tail, with a white stripe.

　　The toxicity of the white-lipped bamboo pit viper is a blood-circulating toxin. After being bitten, it will cause extreme pain to the patient, but the systemic symptoms are relatively mild. Although the mortality rate of being bitten by a bamboo pit viper is not high, a large number of people are still bitten by it every year, causing great pain to the patients. In short, the red-tailed bamboo pit viper is a very dangerous snake and needs to be taken seriously. If you encounter this snake in the wild or in a pet store, please be sure to keep a safe distance and treat it with caution. If you are accidentally bitten, please seek professional medical help in time.

　　7. Green Thin Snake

　　The Green whip snake, also known as blue whip snake, crane snake or thin green snake, is a mildly venomous back-fanged snake belonging to the genus Slender snake of the family Colubridae. The body of this species is extremely slender and long, with the total length of male individuals being (775+435) mm, while the female can reach (1055+595) mm. They have a hexagonal head, large eyes, and a horizontal slit pupil. They have very developed vision, compound eyes, and stereoscopic vision. The back is bright green, and the belly is light green.

　　Green snakes like to climb on branches to hunt and are very fast. Their main prey includes lizards, birds and other small rodents. In short, green snakes are very special snakes, known for their extremely slender bodies and beautiful green appearance. Although they are venomous snakes, their venom is relatively mild and does not pose much threat to humans. If you encounter a green snake in the wild or in a pet store, be sure to keep a safe distance and treat it with caution.

　　8. East African Green Mamba

　　Dendroaspis, also known as the mamba, is a genus of highly venomous snakes in the family Elapidae. This snake is mainly found in Africa, most of them are tree-dwelling snakes, move at a very fast speed, and prey on birds and small mammals. The venom of this genus of snakes is very strong and needs to be taken seriously.

　　The black mamba is a particularly famous species among the mambas. It is a large venomous snake that is usually active during the day. Except for the black mamba, which is active on the ground, other mambas are highly arboreal. In short, snakes in the mamba genus are very dangerous and need to be treat with high caution. If you encounter this snake in Africa or in a pet store, please keep a safe distance and treat it with caution.

　　9. Mangshan viper

　　The Mangshan viper, also known as the Mangshan pit viper, is a giant venomous snake unique to China. It is call the “iron head” because of its slightly larger triangular head and cheek pits. It is listed as an “endangered” species in the Red List of the World Conservation Union. People often compare it to a panda, calling it the “panda among snakes.” The Mangshan pit viper can reach 2 meters in length and is a venomous snake with tubular teeth. Its body is mainly dark brown, with tiny yellow-green or rust-colored spots, forming a fine mesh impression.

　　The Mangshan Ironhead Snake is more venomous than the five-step snake. If you are bitten by it and no measures are taken in time, it will be fatal within ten minutes. In short, the Mangshan Ironhead is a very dangerous venomous snake and needs to be take seriously. If you encounter this snake in the wild or in a pet store, please keep a safe distance and avoid touching or disturbing it. If you are unfortunately bitten by it, please seek professional medical help immediately.

　　10. Armored Viper

　　The armored pit viper, also known as the Wei’s bamboo leaf pit viper, is a small venomous snake belonging to the subfamily of Viperinae. In addition to being use as food, it also has high medicinal value. Like other pit vipers, the armored pit viper can move on land and in water at the same time, so they often live in plains, hills, low mountain areas or field streams near water sources, living under piles of rocks or in grass. Because its seed source is easy to obtain and the breeding method is simple, the armored pit viper has become a new breeding industry, providing opportunities for the masses to get rich.

　　In short, the armored pit viper is a very special venomous snake that is not only edible but also has important medical uses. If you encounter this snake in the wild or in a pet store, be sure to keep a safe distance and observe its actions carefully. For those who want to engage in armored pit viper breeding, reasonable breeding methods and management strategies are crucial.

Caution

　　If you encounter a venomous snake, you should stay calm and don’t panic. Here are some suggestions for how to deal with it:

　　1. Keep your distance : If you spot a venomous snake, stay as far away from it as possible and do not approach or try to catch it.

　　2. Don’t challenge poisonous snakes : Whether intentionally or unintentionally, contact with poisonous snakes is very dangerous because the snakes will regard you as a threat and take defensive actions.

　　3. Clear a way to escape : If you are block by a venomous snake, first find a clear escape path away from the venomous snake.

　　4. Don’t touch poisonous snakes with your hands : No matter how confident you are, don’t try to touch poisonous snakes with your hands, it is very dangerous.

　　5. Seek help from professionals : If you are not sure how to deal with venomous snakes, please seek help from local wildlife protection organizations or other professionals. They can tell you the types of venomous snakes, their habits and the best way to deal with them.

　　In short, when facing a venomous snake, the most important thing is to stay calm, don’t panic, and take appropriate countermeasures to ensure your own safety.