The mulberry snake is a national second-class protected animal. It mainly inhabits fields, villages, houses and near water sources. It is also often found in hospitalized villagers. They mostly come out in the evening and are nocturnal snakes. After ten o'clock in the evening, they are active frequently. They are usually mild in temperament. They curl up during the day and do not move.

Sanggen snake does not actively attack people and is lazy Does not like to move, crawling slowly. But when frightened, it is agile and has a clear target for its bite. It mainly feeds on toads, small freshwater fish, loach, chicks, young birds and rodents, and has the habit of eating snakes.