Is the Chinese water snake poisonous?

Chinese water snakes, also known as Chinese water snakes, mud snakes, etc., are reptiles of the genus water snakes of the family Serpidae. They are protected by the state's "three have" (beneficial, important economic value and scientific research value), as well as key protected animals in Hunan Province. They are not allowed to be sold or eaten. Let's take a look at whether Chinese water snakes are poisonous.

Is the Chinese water snake poisonous?

Chinese water snakes are slightly poisonous. Chinese water snake belongs to the rear venomous venomous snake, but its toxicity is very low, as long as it is bitten by it, as long as it disinfects the wound, it is not serious, some people are sensitive to toxicity, will be a little red and swollen and bleed too much, not fatal.

The habits of Chinese water snakes

Chinese water snakes live in the water all the year round, inhabit or near rice fields, ditches or ponds, like deep silting environment, can grow in poor water quality, eat mixed food, feed on small fish, shrimp and frogs, and are active during the day and night. 2 years of sexual maturity, egg birth, the birth period is from April to July, 3-13 snakes are born from August to September, and the total length of newborn snakes is 100-150 mm.

Species of water snakes in China

1. Tangshui snake: Tangshui snake has posterior groove teeth and is non-toxic to humans. It is rare because of habitat destruction. It lives in ponds, paddy fields or drainage ditches, more than dusk and nocturnal activities, and mainly feeds on fish and amphibians. In May and June, female snakes began to have embryos, and in August and September, they gave birth to 3-21 snakes per litter.

2. Silver water snakes: the silver water snakes are 350-474 mm long and inhabit rice fields, ponds, ditches and their vicinity. They are active during the day and night, preying on fish, frogs, etc., and give birth to 2-12 newborn snakes in August. The newborn snakes are 127-139 mm long and weigh 2.4-2.5 grams.