Is the black snake a protected animal?

The black snake is a second-level protected animal in China and is protected by law. According to the "Wildlife Protection Law of the People's Republic of China", illegal hunting, killing, acquisition, transportation, sale, purchase, utilization and products of wild animals under national key protection are prohibited. Anyone who violates legal provisions will face corresponding administrative penalties or criminal liability. Therefore, in China, for black snakes and other protected wild animals, we should respect the law, care for wild animals, and not illegally kill or trade them and their products.

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