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A friend from the Biology Bar provided a detailed description, suggesting that the burnt smell of the Bloodsucking Blanket's fur comes from the burning of protein, indicating that it is part of a biological entity rather than greenish moss. He leans towards the idea that this is part of the sensory system of the organism.
The bloodsucking action of the Suction Cup might be an illusion caused by digestive fluids secreted by the organism dissolving muscle tissue.
However, this theory is also controversial, as to this day, we have not discovered any Polychaete that can survive in freshwater, and none of the eyewitness accounts have mentioned the presence of tentacles in the creature.
The fourth hypothesis is one of the most widely accepted.
Many scholars believe that it should be identified as a large red fish, possibly a Crimson variety, commonly referred to as the Yellow Catfish.
This species is characterized by a nearly round body shape and has a brown or greenish-brown back.
In light of the Lai Maoli Incident in 2000, the creature observed had a long tail and two small eyes, along with previously mentioned toxic features, which indeed align with characteristics of the Yellow Catfish.
The Yellow Catfish has venomous spines on its tail, and humans stung by it may experience abdominal pain, nausea, difficulty breathing, decreased blood pressure, and paralysis.
Moreover, according to a BBC report on June 20, 2022, a fisherman in Cambodia caught a giant Yellow Catfish measuring 3.98 meters long and weighing 300 kilograms in the Mekong River, setting a new record for the largest freshwater fish in the world.
The upstream Mekong is the Lancang River, which is also where the Bloodsucking Blanket is said to roam.
However, the problem with this theory is that no species of cartilaginous fish possesses the multiple mouths characteristic of the Suction Cup. These fish generally feed on smaller fish and shrimp and are typically docile; they do not attack humans or suck blood.
Given the differences in documentation between ancient and modern times, one can refer to "Sea Monster Illustrated" by Qing Dynasty biologist Nie Huang, which records over a dozen types of red fish including Crimson, Yellow Red, and Stepmother Red. Yet there remains no mention of any creature with multiple mouths.
In conclusion, the existence of creatures like the Bloodsucking Blanket still requires further investigation.
In fact, none of the modern sightings mentioned above have corresponding news reports, including the two significant incidents from 1993 and 2000.
The earliest record found comes from 2004, hosted by the Shanxi Provincial Association for Science and Technology in their publication, Science Friends Magazine. However, the true source of the story is not reflected in the article, but this does not mean that such a creature does not exist.
Here are three reasons to consider.
Firstly, some individuals have contacted several local netizens and bloggers from Yunnan on various media platforms, ranging in age from 15 to 36 years old.
Regarding the rumors of the Bloodsucking Blanket, only a few had heard of it.
When names like Mat, Mat, and Ground Roll were mentioned, most had no recollection.
Those who had heard of it generally received their information from elders or friends.
The most common claim was that there is a creature in the Lancang River that wraps around people's legs and drags them into the water, and one should not approach it. There were also rumors about the creature killing people, but these were mostly circulated as gossip.
No relevant eyewitnesses have been found to confirm specific incidents in the same manner.
Additionally, some individuals reached out to netizens from Jiujiang City and Zhenjiang but did not obtain any more useful information, suggesting that the legend of this creature may indeed be non-existent.
However, as time passes, it may have gradually been forgotten by people.
It is worth mentioning that one netizen from Zhenjiang, although he did not provide me with information about the Bloodsucking Blanket, described an unidentified creature that appears around Zhenjiang Port and along the Yangtze River.
He couldn't quite remember the specific name, but he recalled hearing the elders in his family mention that there was a fish monster in the River that was larger than a person, capable of dragging people from passing boats down into the water to drown.
The boats referred to here are small vessels.
Next, considering the environment, Xishuangbanna is located on the edge of the Northern Tropics and belongs to a Tropical Monsoon Climate. It is characterized by mild temperatures throughout the year and boasts an incredibly rich diversity of flora and fauna, earning it titles such as Animal Kingdom and Biodiversity Hotspot.
The tropical rainforest of Xishuangbanna is recognized internationally as an important center for biodiversity conservation.
The variety of species is truly countless, and this also applies to the Lancang River.
From Yunnan Province's Mengla County to the southern end of Laos, over 745 species of freshwater fish have been recorded, with nearly 1,300 species found throughout the entire basin.
In such an ecological environment, it is particularly likely that aquatic organisms yet to be discovered by humans exist.
Lastly, in the field of cryptozoology, the existence of creatures like the Bloodsucking Blanket is not unique.
On the other side of the ocean, there exists a creature remarkably similar to the Bloodsucking Blanket known as Erkueiro. This too is a strange species found in legends and modern sightings.
We cannot hastily deny their existence simply because Erkueiro and Bloodsucking Blanket primarily exist in myths and legends; after all, myths and legends can sometimes serve as our compass.
For instance, the Sea Monk recorded in Sea Monster Illustrated has been confirmed to be the Spirit Shell Turtle, while the Reverse-Nosed Bug mentioned in Classic of Mountains and Seas has been identified by scholars as what we know today as the Crowned Snake.
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