Is 2007 known as the dragon year and 2008 knows as the snake year in China?

No, 2007 is known as the Year of the Pig, and 2008 is recognized as the Year of the Rat in the Chinese zodiac. The Chinese zodiac consists of a 12-year cycle, with each year associated with a specific animal. The Year of the Dragon follows the Year of the Rat and occurs in 2012, while the Year of the Snake follows the Year of the Dragon and occurs in 2013.