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Whipsnake, Yellow-faced

Demansia psammophis


Maximum Total Length – 1m

Distributed through the eastern half of Australia and inland
across southern States to WA. Common in this region in a variety of habitats
including suburban gardens.

An alert, fast moving predator of diurnal lizards. Mildly
venomous usually only producing local pain and swelling.

For a detailed description of this species please refer to A Field Guide to Reptiles of Queensland by Steve K. Wilson

Classifications: Reptiles
Family: Elapidae
Information sources: Photo taken at Rural View by Brendan Schembri

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