What is the most venomous snake in China?

One of the most venomous snakes in China is the Deinagkistrodon acutus, also known as the Deinagkistrodon acutus. Legend has it that after being bitten by it, a person can only walk a hundred steps before falling. Although this common name Not entirely accurate, but enough to illustrate how toxic it is.

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Scientific name: Deinagkistrodon acutus

Distribution: The snake is mainly distributed in southern China, including Hunan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Hubei and other provinces, as well as northern Vietnam and other places. This kind of snake prefers warm and humid environments and is commonly found in mountain forests, shrubs, grasslands and other environments.

Characteristics: The hook-nose snake is relatively large, and the adult snake can reach about 1 meter in length. Body color varies, but is generally dark brown with messy black markings and horizontal stripes. The head is wide and triangular in shape, and the tail end is hooked, hence the name "Snake Snake".

Toxicity: The venom of the hook snake is a complex toxin that contains neurotoxins, hemotoxins and tissue dissolving toxins. The toxin can quickly destroy the blood vessels and tissues of the person being bitten, causing severe swelling, pain, necrosis, and even multiple organ failure. Its venom is extremely dangerous to humans and requires prompt medical attention.

Behavior: Snakes are nocturnal snakes. They hide in crevices in rocks or tree holes during the day and come out to hunt at night. Their food is mainly small mammals and other reptiles.

Note: If you go out within their range, you need to wear long pants, thick-soled shoes and boots and other protective measures to reduce direct exposure to potential snake habitats.

Rescue measures: Once bitten by a hook-nose snake, you should immediately stay calm, minimize activities, avoid increased heart rate, lightly wrap the wound with a clean bandage to slow down the spread of toxins, and seek medical attention quickly. Do not use wrong treatment methods such as incision, drug administration, electric shock or bloodletting.

In China, in addition to hook-nose snakes, there are other highly venomous snake species, such as Bungarus multicinctus, Bungarus caeruleus and Trimeresurus stejnegeri, all of which have strong It is very toxic and poses a considerable threat to humans, so you must pay special attention to safety when doing outdoor activities.

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