Whipsnake, Yellow-faced
Demansia psammophis
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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 |