"Isn't there supposed to be a Burmese python as well? That's a seriously rare creature; almost extinct." As he spoke, Song had already circled the pile of snake cages that resembled a small hill, but had yet to catch a glimpse of the Burmese python.
Pythons and common venomous snakes have completely different significances for a zoo. Humans crave sensory stimulation, and the massive size of pythons is an unbeatable magnet for attention. Even the most ordinary water python can bring economic benefits and social impact to a zoo far exceeding that of smaller venomous snakes.
Besides, the Burmese python is an endangered species and holds an elite status among pythons.
Moreover, Huaxia is not a traditional habitat for the Burmese python. Discovering one in Huaxia is, in itself, a significant breakthrough in biological research.
Speaking crudely, if used only for exhibition, these hundred or so venomous snakes would not be worth as much as a single Burmese python.
