It is said that the crested snake is the first poisonous snake. Has anyone really seen it?

The cockscomb snake does not exist. Although it has been circulating in some areas for many years, it has never been found in reality, and there is no photo to prove its existence. The pictures of cockscomb snakes on the Internet are all inferior PS works. It is simply wrong to put a flaming cockscomb P on the snake's head. But many people claim to have seen this kind of snake, and it doesn't sound like deceiving some people, so this kind of cockscomb snake must have a realistic prototype, so how did this kind of cockscomb snake come from? I think there are several sources.

1, mistake the bright head and neck of some poisonous snakes for cockscomb flowers.

Some people think that the realistic prototype of cockscomb snake is tiger-spotted-necked snake and red-necked snake, among which tiger-spotted-necked snake is called cockscomb snake and pheasant neck in the north.

Tiger-spotted-necked snakes are widely distributed in the north and south of China, so many people have seen them. Moreover, in rural areas, this kind of snake likes to prey on frogs and toads in pits, pigsty and cowshed, so it is very likely to meet humans. The snake's appearance also conforms to most people's description of cockscomb snake. Its body is red and green, and there are large bright red scales on its neck. I won't let go of the picture, and the picture of the snake will be judged as low quality. If you want to see this kind of snake, just search for "tiger-spotted snake". Moreover, this snake will lift its neck like a cobra, so it may be that many people are scared when they see this brightly colored snake and think it is highly toxic. When people are afraid, their nervousness will disturb their vision and mistake the bright red neck of the tiger-spotted snake for cockscomb.

2. Maybe some snakes are sick, and their heads are swollen, red or bleeding, which looks like cockscomb.

3. mistake some long-horned snakes for cockscomb snakes. There is a very mysterious snake in our country, which is called the sharp-billed snake. Its beak has scales that protrude like unicorns, so it is named the pointed-billed snake. However, there is still a big difference between the angle and the crown, but it does not rule out that someone made a mistake in panic.

4. treat some lizards with long horns or crowns as snakes. Snakes are lurking hunters. They don't have a comb, which is very conspicuous and completely useless to them. However, lizards are much more fancy in appearance. Many arboreal lizards have horns and crowns for camouflage.

There are different opinions about the rumors about the cockscomb snake. Some people say that it will die if bitten by it, some people say that it will cackle like a hen, and some people say that it will fly and chase people. In short, the more sinister it is, the more it proves that this snake does not exist.

There are also legends similar to cockscomb snakes in the Philippines. Locals call it Markupo. It is said that it lives in a mountain range with a huge red comb, sharp fangs and a forked tail. The venom it emits will die when touched, and will wither when sprinkled on plants.

There are strange creatures like snakes in ancient civilizations around the world. For example, China's Fuxi, Nu Wa and other ancient gods were all snakes with human heads, Medusa, the gorgon in ancient Greek mythology, Naga, the dragon snake in Indian mythology, and Jormungandr in Nordic mythology, showing the ancient people's worship and awe of snakes.