Is there really such a snake as cockscomb snake?

The cockscomb snake in folklore is a fictional existence, and there is no evidence to prove his existence at present, so even if it matters? Cocktail snake? There are countless theories, but I still can't believe the existence of this creature.

According to various statements, we can sum up the legendary image of cockscomb snakes, and draw the conclusion that most cockscomb snakes are gorgeous, with a cockscomb on their heads, usually red. Once they attack the enemy, it will turn purple, which can be several meters long and can surround people. It is said that when people meet cockscomb snakes in the mountains or wilderness, they must not panic. When cockscomb snakes meet strangers, they usually stand up and want to compete with others. If they find that people are not as long as they are, they will eat people. However, snakes are so long that few people can compete with them, so some smart people seem to have figured out a way. When they see the cockscomb snake, they will take off their shoes and throw it into the sky quickly. The cockscomb snake will mistakenly think that they are themselves.

This statement lacks logic, but it is widely circulated.

The literary image of the cockscomb snake Because it has such special image characteristics, it can often be seen in some literary works full of fantasy. For example, the third soul ring of Oscar in Douro mainland comes from a kind of soul beast called crested snake with phoenix tail, which also had a conflict with dragon, man and snake woman. This phoenix-tailed comb snake has a bright red comb. Not only that, there is also a strange phoenix-tailed snake. There is also "Legend of the Condor Heroes", in which there have also been descriptions similar to cockscomb snakes. Guo Jing killed a python by mistake in a mountain villa and even drank its snake blood. Python has a sarcoma on its head, which is particularly strong and is called by its owner? Treasure snake? .

The reality of the cockscomb snake Although the cockscomb snake itself is fictional, there is no information to really prove its existence, but the color-changing lizard has an alias. Cocktail snake? This is because this tree lizard has a row of spines on its back that are similar to cockscomb, but other than that, it is different from the legendary one? Cocktail snake? There are no similarities.