Preliminary studies on the activity rhythm and the diet of Gloydius liupanensis

The activity rhythm of Gloydius liupanensis is studied in the way of investigation in the field and observing in the lab . The results show that the food which the snake ate is widespread :adult snake mainly eat amphibian and small mice ;the lizards , insects , and annelid are major food of young snakes . Meanwhile ,the snake acted regularly :the peaks in which the time of the day are 9:30~11 :30 And 15 :30~17 :30 in the summer .When the snake is fearful or threatened ,it will have a defense or attact behavior .