The Himalayan White-Headed Snake is a national second-class protected animal. If you capture the Himalayan White-Headed Snake privately and sell it for money, you are likely to violate the law and be punished, and may even face criminal penalties.

After understanding that the Himalayan white-headed snake is a nationally protected animal, let's take a look at its living habits.

Himalaya White-headed snakes mostly live in mountainous areas and prefer cooler climates. They are sometimes found along roadsides, jungles, shrubs, and farmland, and they even approach residential buildings. In Vietnam, the Himalayan white-headed snake prefers to inhabit bamboo forests and is active in areas with extensive vegetation and abundant mountain streams. Himalayan white-headed snakes are nocturnal, preferring wet nights when the temperature is around 18-25°C.