Here are two snake species found on the Chinese mainland. Any one got any ideas what they are??

No idea mate, im not familiar with exotics, bottom one is a stunner though!

probably both harmless Elaphe species.

this is an asian snake I find quite stunning (oriental Whip snake)

2nd one is apparently a viper! lol glad I didnt pick one up then eh!

Trimeresurus mangshanensis


found a vid of one feeding

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAcJ_xzgHFA


also this one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rwLGtKDDGc