Ranking of the top ten venomous snakes in China (ranking of the top ten venomous snakes in China)

China is a country with a very rich variety of venomous snakes. According to statistics, there are nearly 400 kinds of venomous snakes in the world, of which about 70 kinds are distributed in China. Snake venom can be divided into three categories according to its properties: nerve venom, blood circulation venom, and mixed venom. Which are the most venomous snakes among them? The following is a list of the top ten venomous snakes in China, including: Bungarus viper, Indian krait, Zhoushan cobra, Bengal cobra, round-spotted viper, king cobra, short-tailed viper, Alxa viper, golden krait , red tail bamboo leaf green, etc., let’s learn about it together. The ranking is mainly based on the popularity and toxicity of venomous snakes, and comprehensively refers to relevant Internet rankings/lists for recommendations. If you have any questions, please feel free to criticize and correct them in the comments.

The following is a list of the top ten venomous snakes in China:

1. Bungarus snake

The bungara is a common Asian venomous snake with a wide distribution range, mainly in China, India, Southeast Asia and Japan. Their body length usually ranges from 50 centimeters to 1 meter, with the longest recorded being 1.5 meters. The Bungarus snake has a smaller, triangular-shaped head and distinct silvery-white rings on its body, hence its name. Bungaras are nocturnal animals that mainly feed on rodents, reptiles, and amphibians. The venom of bungara snakes contains a variety of components, among which neurotoxins are the main components, which pose a certain threat to humans and animals.

2. Indian krait

The Indian krait, also known as the Himalayan krait and Speck's ring-necked snake, is a highly venomous Asian venomous snake mainly distributed in the Indian subcontinent and surrounding areas. The Indian krait is a medium-sized snake, usually about 1 meter in length and up to 1.5 meters in length. They have a relatively small head and a cylindrical body with black or brown rings, hence their name. The venom of the Indian krait contains a variety of components, among which neurotoxins are highly toxic and can cause respiratory failure and death. The Indian krait is a nocturnal animal, usually hiding in caves or bushes during the day and only active at night in search of food. They feed on small animals such as rodents, reptiles and amphibians, as well as other snakes.

3. Zhoushan Cobra

The Zhoushan cobra, also known as the Chinese cobra, South China cobra, water-eyed snake, etc., is one of the common venomous snakes in China and is mainly distributed in the coastal areas and islands of southern China. They are usually around 1.5 meters in length and can reach over 2 meters in length. The Zhoushan cobra has a flat, triangular head with obvious black rings surrounding its eyes, hence its name. The venom of the Zhoushan cobra contains a variety of components, among which neurotoxins are highly toxic and can cause respiratory failure and death. The Zhoushan cobra is a nocturnal animal that mainly feeds on rodents, reptiles and amphibians. They like to live in moist environments such as rivers, lakes, swamps and rice fields.

4. Bengal Cobra

The Bengal cobra, also known as the Indian cobra, Pakistani cobra, etc., is a common Asian venomous snake, mainly distributed in South Asia and Southeast Asia. Their length is usually about 1-1.5 meters, and the longest can reach more than 2 meters. The Bengal cobra has a flat, triangular head with distinct black rings surrounding its eyes, hence its name. The venom of the Bengal cobra contains a variety of components, among which neurotoxins are highly toxic and can cause respiratory failure and death. The Bengal cobra is a nocturnal animal that feeds mainly on rodents, reptiles and amphibians. They like to live in moist environments such as rivers, lakes, swamps and rice fields.

5. Round-spotted Viper

The round-spotted viper, also known as the ring-spotted viper, bamboo-leaf green, poisonous horned viper, etc., is one of the common venomous snakes in China. It is widely distributed, mainly in southern China. They usually range in length from 80 centimeters to 1.2 meters, and can reach up to 1.5 meters in length. The round-spotted viper has a wide, triangular-shaped head, and its body color is mainly light gray or light brown, with black rings and small dots on its body, hence its name. The venom of the round-spotted viper contains a variety of components, among which neurotoxins are the most toxic. The round-spotted viper is a nocturnal animal that feeds mainly on rodents, reptiles and amphibians. They like to live in moist environments such as grass, bushes, rivers, wetlands and rice fields.

6. King Cobra

King cobra, also known as cobra, Taiwanese cobra, etc., is a very beautiful snake, mainly distributed in East Asia, including China, Japan and Taiwan. Their length is usually between 1-2 meters, and the longest can reach more than 3 meters. The King Cobra has a flat, triangular head with distinct black or brown rings surrounding its eyes, hence its name. Their body color and ring patterns are highly variable, with common colors being yellow, brown, gray, etc. The king cobra does not belong to the true cobra family, but its venom has ingredients similar to those of cobras, containing neurotoxins and other ingredients that are highly toxic to humans and animals. However, King Cobras are not aggressive and usually react defensively only when disturbed or threatened. King cobras feed on birds, rodents, reptiles and other small animals and are a typical nocturnal animal. In nature, the king cobra is considered a beneficial rat-catching tool.

7. Short-tailed viper

The short-tailed adder, also known as the bamboo snake, bald-nosed adder, Taiwanese bald snake, etc., is a common Asian venomous snake, mainly distributed in southern China, Taiwan, Vietnam, and the Philippines. They have short bodies, usually between 40-70 cm in length, and the longest is no more than 1 meter. The head of the short-tailed adder is triangular in shape with obvious black or brown spots. The body is mainly light yellow or gray, with black rings and small dots on the surface. The venom of the short-tailed adder contains a variety of components, especially neurotoxins, which pose a certain threat to humans and animals. Although the short-tailed viper is docile, it will still react defensively and bite humans if disturbed or attacked. The short-tailed viper is a nocturnal animal that mainly feeds on small animals such as amphibians, reptiles, rodents and insects. They like to live in moist environments such as grass, bushes, rivers, wetlands and rice fields.

8. Alxa Viper

The Alxa viper, also known as the desert viper, sand viper, red-ringed viper, etc., is a venomous snake unique to China. It is mainly distributed in arid deserts and Gobi desert areas in Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, Xinjiang and other places. They are usually between 50-80 centimeters in length and can reach up to 1.5 meters in length. The Alxa viper has a flat, triangular head and a cylindrical body with obvious black or brown rings and small dots. The venom of Alxa viper contains a variety of ingredients, which is highly toxic to humans and can cause symptoms such as bleeding, hemolysis, and shock. Due to its relatively remote living environment, bite incidents are relatively rare. The Alxa viper is a nocturnal animal that feeds on rodents, reptiles, amphibians and other small animals. It is very adaptable to arid environments and can go without food or water for long periods of time.

9. Krait

The krait, also known as the golden krait, yellow-ringed snake, yellow-necked snake, etc., is one of the common venomous snakes in southeastern and southern China. They have slender bodies, usually between 80-150 cm in length, and can reach more than 2 meters in length. The head of the krait is flat and triangular, and the body is cylindrical. There are obvious black or brown rings and small dots on the body, hence its name. The venom of the golden krait contains a variety of ingredients and is highly toxic to humans. The krait is a nocturnal animal that feeds mainly on rodents, reptiles and amphibians. In nature, the krait is considered a beneficial rat-catching tool.

10. Red Tail Bamboo Leaves Green

Red-tailed bamboo with green leaves is a venomous snake unique to China. It is distributed in southern China, mainly including Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangxi and Fujian provinces. They have slender bodies, usually between 70 and 100 centimeters in length, and can reach up to 1.5 meters in length. The red-tailed bamboo leaf green has a flat and triangular head, a cylindrical body with obvious black rings and small dots, and a bright red tail, hence its name. The venom of the red tail bamboo leaf green contains a variety of ingredients and is highly toxic to humans. Although they will not attack humans, they may react defensively if disturbed or threatened. The red-tailed bamboo leaf green is a nocturnal animal that mainly feeds on rodents, reptiles and amphibians. In nature, the red tail bamboo leaf green is considered a beneficial mouse-catching tool.

These venomous snakes have a certain degree of venom. Once bitten, you must seek medical treatment in time. At the same time, you should try to avoid contact and encounters with venomous snakes to avoid accidents.

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