The double-spotted snake has been included in the List of Beneficial or Important Economic and Scientific Research Terrestrial Wild Animals Protected by the State issued by the State Forestry Administration of China on August 1, 2000.

In September 2020, the State Forestry and Grassland Administration issued the Notice on Regulating the Scope of the Classification and Management of Fasting Wild Animals, prohibiting the breeding activities for the purpose of eating the double-spotted golden snake, except for special reserves such as appropriate amount of provenance. In addition, guide farmers to stop breeding.

The double-spotted snake is docile, non-poisonous and harmless, so it can be kept as an interesting pet snake . Wild double-spotted snakes have a positive effect on controlling the growth of rodents, especially mice.