When you think of poisonous snakes, is the cobra the first thing that comes to your mind? Indeed, cobras are quite famous in the viper circle. But did you know that there is a snake that is bigger and more venomous than a cobra! That is the mountain breeze, also known as the king cobra! Its action speed is very fast, and its response is also very agile. It walks like a gust of wind, hence the name Guoshanfeng.

Speaking of this, is everyone interested in it? So next, let the editor take you to get a good understanding of the mountain breeze!

I. Basic information

[Chinese name] King Cobra

[Alias] Guoshanfeng, Shanwan snake, Guoshanfeng, big flat-necked snake, big cobra, etc.

【English name】King Cobra, Hamadryad

【Foreign distribution area】India, Philippines, Indonesia and other Southeast Asia areas

【Domestic distribution area】Zhejiang, Fujian, Jiangxi, Hainan, Guangxi , Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan, Tibet, Guangdong

[IUCN protection level] Vulnerable (VU), from the IUCN Red List

[Name and time] Cantor, 1836

II. Morphological characteristics

Guoshanfeng is relatively large in size. Adult snakes can reach three to four meters in length, and some can even grow to About five meters. It has scales on its head and back, and the back scales are smooth without edges and metallic luster. Neck with inverted triangular yellow-white markings, no spectacled spots. The mandible is khaki, and the ventral surface is gray-brown with black linear markings. The weight of Guoshanfeng is generally 6kg, and the life expectancy is often about 20 years.

Three, life habits

1. Habitat: Cross-mountain wind generally inhabits the coastal lowlands to mountainous areas with an altitude of 1800 meters. It can also be seen near the water at the edge of the forest and near forest villages. If someone has seen the mountain wind in the desert, don't think it is very strange. It has the title of Desert Gold and can survive well in the desert.

2. Activities: Guoshanfeng likes to live alone, usually foraging during the day, and hiding in rock crevices or tree holes to rest at night.

3. Diet: Guoshanfeng mainly feeds on other snakes, and occasionally preys on lizards, birds, bird eggs and rodents, but in the absence of food, it will also eat the same kind . In addition, Guoshanfeng has anti-venom serum in its body, so when it is preying on other poisonous snakes, it can be safe if it is bitten.

4. Toxicity: The venom of Guoshanfeng mainly contains neurotoxins, and also contains cardiotoxins, which are very toxic. When attacked, the toxin will quickly attack the central nervous system of the bitten person, and the attacked person will die if not treated in time.

5. Breeding: Guoshanfeng will lay eggs in June every year, and the number of eggs can be up to 51.

Four. Main value

Although Kuoshanfeng is highly toxic, each part of its body has different medicinal values and can be used for Treats various pain disorders, amenorrhea, and cancer, but requires special processing before taking it. However, Guoshanfeng is currently listed in Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), so you cannot try to catch them~

Okay, the above is a brief introduction to the mountain breeze. If you are accidentally bitten by it, remember to seek medical attention in time!