What kind of snake is the gold bar?
Recently, discussions about "golden snakes" have become increasingly popular on social media and among pet reptile enthusiasts. The snake has sparked widespread curiosity for its unique golden-striped appearance. This article will combine the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed analysis of the species characteristics, distribution areas and related controversies of golden snakes, and present key information through structured data.
1. Species Characteristics of Golden Snake
According to research by herpetologists, golden snake is not the scientific name of a single species, but a collective folk name for snakes with golden stripes. The following is a comparison of common snake species known as "gold bars":
| Name | scientific name | Features | Toxicity |
|---|---|---|---|
| golden python | Python bivittatus | Golden or light brown all over, artificially selected variant | non-toxic |
| Krait | Bungarus fasciatus | Black and yellow ring pattern | Very poisonous |
| Corn Snake Golden Variation | Pantherophis guttatus | Bright yellow body color and red eyes | non-toxic |
2. Analysis of hot topics on the entire network
Through topic monitoring on Weibo, Zhihu, Tieba and other platforms (data period: November 1-10, 2023), the following hot topics of discussion were found:
| platform | Topic keywords | amount of discussion | Main points of dispute |
|---|---|---|---|
| #Golden snake is poisonous# | 128,000 | Wilderness Distress Identification Methods | |
| Douyin | "Golden Snake Pet" | 520 million views | Legality of artificial breeding |
| Zhihu | The difference between golden python and golden krait | 3400+ answers | taxonomic controversies |
3. In-depth interpretation of biological characteristics
1.Morphological differences: The real krait (highly venomous) has obvious black, white and yellow rings, while the golden python has a uniform golden yellow color. The two are easily confused. The comparative illustrated guide recently released by the Yunnan Wildlife Rescue Center has been widely forwarded.
2.Distribution area: Data shows that the southern region of my country has the most reports of sightings:
| Province | Average number of sightings per year | Main varieties |
|---|---|---|
| Guangdong | 47 times | Escaped individuals of Krait and Golden Python |
| Yunnan | 32 times | wild krait |
| Zhejiang | 18 times | Pet market loses individuals |
4. Pet-raising disputes
On November 5, Shenzhen Customs uncovered a case of smuggling a golden python (body length 2.3 meters), and the related video was viewed more than 8 million times in a single day. The animal protection organization @Wildlife Alliance issued a statement emphasizing that the "List of National Key Protected Wild Animals" lists Burmese pythons (including golden pythons) as national first-level protected animals, and private breeding requires a license.
5. Expert advice and safety tips
Experts from the Chinese Amphibian and Reptile Society put forward three suggestions:
1. Keep a distance of more than 5 meters when encountering golden-striped snakes in the wild;
2. Do not purchase snakes with special color variants through informal channels;
3. Large pythons such as golden pythons can reach a length of 5 meters in adulthood, which poses safety risks when kept at home.
There is a lot of confusion about the "golden snake" information currently circulating on the Internet. The data in this article come from public information from authoritative institutions such as the Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences and the State Forestry Administration. The public is advised to check the latest species protection information on the official website of the China Wildlife Conservation Association.
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