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Original text of Yangcheng School/Xia Yang
Recent news, a 60-year-old lady in Conghua, Guangzhou encountered a shocking scene while picking vegetables in her field: a poisonous snake entrenched in the field suddenly jumped up and bit her hand!
A grandma in Guangzhou was bitten by a poisonous snake recently by a poisonous snake Photo/Litchi.com
Fortunately, the treatment was timely, and the grandma’s life was not affected. However, such things make people scared. In summer, the weather is hot and rainy, and it is in the active period of snakes and insects. You must be more careful when you are in the suburbs!
I don’t know when the snake became the embodiment of evil, and most people are afraid of talking about snakes. There were even people who jumped into the river and searched for short-term vision. When they saw a snake in the water, they immediately fled to the shore. It seems that snakes are more terrifying than death!
Why did the snake become the incarnation of terror and evil?
In the eyes of the victims, the poisonous snake is equivalent to the god of death Picture/Visual China
From the altar to hell
When it comes to snakes, no one feels strange. Moreover, in the mythological stories we came into contact with in our childhood, snakes have the same status as gods. For example, Fuxi, the ancestor who drew the Eight Trigrams, had a human face and a snake body, and Nuwa, who repaired the sky and created humans, was also a snake body.
Photos of Fuxi and Nuwa unearthed from Han tombs Photo/People’s Network
In the strange ancient book “Shan Hai Jing”, a total of 454 characters are recorded, of which 138 are snake-shaped, accounting for the total numberone third!
In ancient Chinese mythology, there are “Four Spirits of Heaven”, among which “Xuanwu” is a divine beast that combines turtles and snakes. The “Four Great Vajras” in Chinese Mahayana Buddhism are the guardians of the world, among which the “West Wide Heavenly King” holds a snake in his hand.
A god in Southeast Asia also holds a snake staff Picture/Visual China
This is not only the Eastern world, but also the West. The goddess of wisdom and the goddess of victory in ancient Greek mythology both hold shields painted with snake patterns. The god of medicine is leaning on a crutch that is entrenched by a long snake.
In the Western creation myth, in addition to Adam and Eve, there is also a snake that promotes civilization.
There are snakes in the Garden of Eden Picture/Visual China
In ancient China, snakes were a kind of god. It is an important type of totem worship of our ancestors. The ancients had limited understanding of natural phenomena, had no scientific explanations for thunder, lightning, etc., and their fear of unknown forces gave birth to the concept of God.
The snake itself has “mysterious power”: it has no feet but moves like flying; it molts after hibernation like “rebirth”; once it is bitten by it, it will be disabled at the least, and at the worst, it will be fatal… The fear of the ancestors turned into awe, hoping to worship them for protection.
The ancients believed that Cinema 1950 witch cloth drawSnake shedding skin means “rebirth” Picture/Visual China
But with the development of society, people’s cognition is improving, and the mystery shrouded on the snake is also fading, and the animal instincts are gradually highlighted, and the divine halo based on the unknown and mystery gradually faded.
And later “Dragon”The birth of the image basically replaced the original cultural and religious functions of the snake. The image of the dragon surpasses the snake based on the snake, and gathers other totem images. The “divine” elements such as the sense of mystery and power of the snake itself are transferred to the dragon.
The dragon gathers a variety of totem elements from ancient times Picture/Visual China
The image of snake culture after being extracted, more elements remain negative, such as vicious, cruel, cunning, weird, etc. Therefore, from the Stone Age, in the history of Chinese culture for thousands of years, the image of snakes was mostly a symbol of evil, except for the occasional metaphor of dragons.
The Tang Dynasty “Bo Yizhi” records a story of a snake demon turning into a human and harming human life. It was included in “Taiping Guangji” in the Song Dynasty and widely circulated under the name of “Li Huang”, leaving behind a literary image of “femme fatale” for later generations, and advising people not to be greedy for beauty.
“Beautiful Snake” becomes a literary image Picture/Visual China
The story of the “Legend of White Snake” in the Ming Dynasty is one of the rare positive images left by the snake to the Chinese. In order to repay humanity (Xu Xian), the White Snake does not hesitate to exhaust his own cultivation and even sacrifice his life. He is gentle, kind, brave, and has feelings and righteousness. The White Snake’s little sister Qingshe (Xiaoqing) is a person with a straightforward personality, hates evil, and is righteous and responsible.
Stills/Data Pictures of “New White Snake Legend”
After all, with thousands of years of cultural infiltration, snakes still have a place among the twelve zodiac signs in China, and are closely behind the dragon. Obviously, despite the mixed love and hate, it is difficult for people to ignore its important position in the evolution of human thought!
Snake enters the twelve zodiac signs Picture/Visual China
The terrifying venomous snake
Snakes are one of the most common reptiles in nature. Unlike other reptiles, their limbs have completely degenerated and their bodies are covered with scales, which crawls in windingly with the cooperation of muscles and scales.
There are more than 3,000 snakes around the world, and their size varies greatly. Currently, the largest breed in the world can grow to more than 10 meters and is as thick as an adult man’s waist. The smallest one is only about 10 cm long and the ballpoint refill is as thin as the ballpoint refill.
A snake with “horns” on its head Picture/Visual China
Although most snakes in nature are not poisonous, the most impressive impression of the snake is still “toxic”, and this label is probably difficult to remove. We educate our children and say that snakes are highly venomous and cannot be touched!
Biologists have counted that there are about 650 poisonous snakes in nature, and the proportion of the total is not large. But the highly venomous snakes have a deep impression on people. For example, “Cobra”, although it is not the most toxic, it has almost become synonymous with insidious and evil because of its common, unique appearance, and a certain degree of aggressiveness!
The image of the cobra has been “demonized” Picture/Visual China
The most toxic terrestrial snake in the world is the “fine scale Taipan Snake”. It is not big in size, and it is only about two meters into a snake. Its appearance is also very ordinary, but its toxicity is 300 times that of a rattlesnake and 20 times that of a king cobra. The venom produced by a bite is enough to kill 100 adults or two African elephants!
“Fine scales Taipan Snake”Babaylan 1990 cloth drawThe appearance is actually very ordinary/Data picture
The important reason why humans are afraid of poisonous snakes is that the poison of poisonous snakes spreads quickly. If a person is not rescued in time after being poisoned, the least they will be disabled, and the worst they will die immediately. The most terrifying one is the “Five-Step Snake” (also known as the sharp-kissing viper), which will cause continuous bleeding when bitten by it, making it extremely difficult to treat!
The terrible thing about snake venom is that there are many kinds of snake venom, such as cardiac toxin, neurotoxin, hemolytic toxin, etc. Even if you are sent to the hospital for emergency treatment, you must first distinguish which snake venom Babaylan 1990 cloth draw is so as to targeted anti-venom treatment.
The “Five-Step Snake” Spike Viper’s toxin spreads quickly/Data picture
For ordinary people, it is very difficult to distinguish which kind of poisonous snake it is. Moreover, when the bitten person is sent to the hospital, he is likely to be unconscious; even if he is still awake and sees the snake clearly, he can only describe the general information such as color, thickness, and length.
And, even if it is accurately determined which venomous snake is doing, not every hospital just has the serum to relieve this snake venom. So we often see in the news that there is a thing that can transport serum from thousands of miles to save people.
Hand-hand extraction of snake venom Picture/Visual China
Generally speaking, if you are bitten by a non-toxic snake, you can treat the wound to avoid tetanus. But it is not that simple to let ordinary people Cinema 1950 witch cloth draw determine whether the snake you encounter is a poisonous snake. Traditional methods are widely circulated, believing that the head of a venomous snake is triangular and the non-venomous snake is round or oval. But practice has proved that this can only judge a part of the snake and is not completely accurate.
“Triangular head” is not the accurate standard for judging venomous snakes Figure/Visual China
For example, many provinces in my country have golden ring snakes, silver ring snakes, etc., with oval heads, but highly toxic. The Cinema 1950 witch cloth drawnecked snakes with triangular heads are non-toxic!
So, when facing venomous snakes, the best way to ensure safety is to take precautions and avoid them! Once bitten by them, it will be extremely troublesome!
Some people are not afraid of snakes Picture/Visual China
The attack speed is as fast as ghost
Snake venom is terrible, but for snakes, its biggest killer weapon is not snake venom, but as fast as ghost attack speed.Komiks 1960 witch clothes DrawFor prey, this is undoubtedly a nightmare!
Scientists at the University of Louisiana, Lafayette have conducted experiments and the results show that non-venomous snakes attack as fast as venomous snakes, and it only takes 50-90 milliseconds from launching an attack to hitting the target!
The attack speed of the snake makes it difficult for its prey to resist Picture/Visual China
What is this speed? Let’s compare the data and understand: it takes 14-151 milliseconds for mammals to receive signals to stimulate muscle reactions, and then to generate visible body movements!
There is an idiom in China called “moving like a rabbit”, which describes agile reaction, but the speed of a rabbit is much slower than that of a snake!
“Move like a rabbit” is far awayKomiks 1960 witch cloth drawCannot describe the speed of snakes Figure/Visual China
The attack speed of snakes is so fast that it means that they can encounter fatal attacks before their prey can react or escape!
In addition, many snakes are good at concealing. It is in the dark and you are in the light, and the success rate of attacks is even higher! Once the target is locked, it will be foolproof!
Similarly, with such speed, it can effectively resist the attacks of other predators.
Snakes have heat-sensitive functions and can measure the position of prey in the dark. In the picture/visual picture, Komiks 1960 witch cloth draw大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大大Cloth drawPiracy! Especially the python, which can be tangled alive after biting its prey.
Not only humans, large animals in nature such as bison, Babaylan 1990 cloth drawHippopotamus, crocodiles, porcupines, etc. will be attacked by pythons.
So, in people’s eyes, giant pythons are often synonymous with “monsters”, “devils” and “terror”! This image of theirs is also often seen in mythological stories or horror movies.
Big Snake does notKomiks 1960 witch cloth drawIt can easily defeat the enemy if you need toxins/Data picture
The cut-off snake head can also bite people
You must have heard some horrible news about snakes, such as poisonous snakes that have been soaked in wine jars for a long time, can even bite people when they open the jar to get wine; the snake head that has been cut off will jump up and hurt people! Cinema 1950 witch cloth draw
Sounds like a zombie movie! However, this information is not a random fabrication, and it is possible to happen in reality.
The cruelty of snakes is often made into horror movies Picture/Visual China
Babaylan 1990 clothes draw explained that snakes have strong vitality and are originally cold-blooded animals. They have the characteristics of hibernation. If the temperature is below 15℃, they will not eat or move. Therefore, it is not impossible to survive in a harsh environment for a period of time.
In addition, the reptiles’ Cinema 1950 witch cloth draw nervous system is widely distributed. After some of the bodies are cut off, they can instinctively move without the command of the brain. An example is that a gecko has its tail broken to survive when it encounters danger. The broken tail can still twist on its spot. Cinema 1950 witch cloth draw Once the cut-off snake head is touched, it will open its mouth and bite in a conditioned reflex. It is also very dangerous to be bitten by the head of a poisonous snake!
Be careful! The falling snake head can also hurt people Picture/Visual China
The cruelty and horror of snakes is that they greedily devour any prey they capture, no matter what the prey is Cinema 1950 witch cloth draw, how big it is. In nature, it is not difficult for people to see extreme examples: some pythons swallowed animals that are too large or have sharp fur, and were supported to death, or had their intestines and stomachs broken!
Statistics show that snakes rank second in the ranking of casualties caused to humans by various animals, second only to mosquitoes. And this “second son” gives people a much more terrifying feeling than a mosquito.Babaylan 1990 cloth draw!
Snakes hurt people the most but the most terrifying Picture/Guoke.com
The Scientific American magazine has selected the things that humans fear the most, and snakes rank first. The fear of snakes has probably entered the genes of primates. Not only people, but the little monkey also reacted strongly when he saw the snake.
Study shows that snakes play an important role in the origin and evolution of primates – their existence forces primates to become smarter and have better eyesight!
Any species created by nature has its function Picture/Visual China
It is human instinct to seek profit and avoid harm. The best protection we can do for such “violent” animals is to understand them and avoid them in every way.
Snakes are an important part of the biodiversity in nature. At present, wild snakes have basically been included in the protection scope. We do not disturb or hurt them, this is to protect ourselves.
We will all be beneficiaries when living in harmony with the species created by nature!
Some snakes are a little cute. Picture/Visual China
How to prevent snakes?
(The following content is compiled from the Internet)
1. South Komiks 1960 witch cloth drawMay-October is the active period of snakes. Pay special attention to preventing snakes before, after, and after floods. Try to avoid walking or staying in the grass.
2. If you meet a snake on a narrow road, you should retreat and avoid it and give it a chance to escape. Except for cobras, snakes generally do not actively attack people. If it does not attack you, don’t disturb it, especially don’t vibrate the ground, it’s better to wait for it to escape, or Komiks 1960 witch clothes draw and others come to rescue.
3. Beware of those snakes that look dead because they may be peeping at their prey and pretending to be dead.
4. Don’t pull branches at will. Be careful before cutting shrubs and picking fruits. Some snakes often live on trees. Use tools when flipping stones or logs and digging holes, and do not dig with bare hands.
Some snakes often move on trees Picture/Visual China
5. When encountering poisonous snakes, you must stay calm and secure. Babaylan 1990 clothes drawSilent, do not move suddenly, do not attack it. You should go around the distance. If you are chased by a snake, you should run towards the hillside, or turn left and right, and do not run straight or downhill.
6. Throw the object in your hand next to the snake, divert its attention, or throw the clothes at it and cover it, and then run away.
7. If you have to kill a poisonous snake, you can use an elastic vine to quickly chop it to the back of its head and neck, where it is the “seven inches” of the snake, that is, the Komiks 1960 witch cloth draw heart.
Only a few poisonous snakes will take the initiative to attack people Picture/Visual China
8. Avoid camping in many snakes and rats, piles of rocks or shrubs. The weeds around the camp should be removed. In addition, a deeper drainage ditch can also prevent snakes and insects from invading.
9. Pay attention to keeping the camp clean and bury the garbage in time. Because as long as there are star oilLipid may attract ants, and the ants will attract lizards, and the lizards will attract snakes. Be careful not to burn fish bones with fire, as this smell will also attract snakes.
10. Check it carefully before using the package, and snakes are likely to hide below. The tent zipper should be fully closed when camping. Check the bed before going to bed, press the tent, and get up in the morning to check your shoes. If you find a snake, you should quickly retreat and keep a certain distance.
Try to stay away from snakes, it is the best way to prevent pictures/visual China
How to first aid?
1. If you are confirmed to be bitten by a non-toxic snake, there is no need to do special treatment. You only need to clean the wound, stop bleeding, and go to the hospital to inject a tetanus injection.
2. If you are bitten by a venomous snake, you should tie the 5 cm near the center of the wound with ropes, handkerchiefs, plant vines, and cloth tapes, and prevent toxins will continue to spread in the body. Relax for 1-2 minutes every 15-20 minutes to prevent limb ischemia and necrosis.
3. Repeat the wound with well water, spring water, tea water, tap water or 1:5000 potassium permanganate solution. (Remember not to disinfect with alcohol, because alcohol promotes blood circulation and will accelerate the spread of snake venom.) Then use a fire pot, breast pump, and suction device to suck out the toxic juice. In an emergency, you can use your mouth to suck it, and immediately spit it out and cough it. People with oral ulcers should not do this.
Snakes are an important species of nature and an important element in human culture. Picture/Visual China
Source丨Yangcheng School Column Host丨Xia Yang
Editor丨Lu Yongcheng