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Is the Fujian Bamboo Leaf Snake a protected animal?

2021-07-04 / 204 Read

Fujian green snake is a protected animal. Fujian green snake has been included in the 2012 Red List of Threatened Species of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ver 3.1 - Least Concern (LC).  

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In October 2020, the State Forestry and Grassland Administration posted on its official website The Notice on Regulating the Scope of the Classification and Management of Wild Animals for Fasting was issued. For 19 species of wild animals such as the Fujian Bamboo Leaf Green Snake, the Notice stipulates that breeding activities for the purpose of consumption are prohibited, but are allowed to be used for medicinal purposes, exhibitions, scientific research and other purposes. Breeding for food purposes. In addition, the Notice also requires that the forestry and grass authorities for these 19 species of wild animals should work with relevant departments to formulate management measures and breeding technical specifications, strengthen policy guidance and services, strengthen daily supervision and management, and strictly implement relevant requirements for epidemic prevention and quarantine.