Reptiles and Amphibians Database .. detailed information | |
Greater Black Whip Snake , Papuan Whip Snake Demansia papuensis | |
Family : | "Front-fanged Snakes" Elapidae |
Description : | Length 2m. Black or dark brown, lighter head with black flecks. Belly light grey to green. Nervous, swift moving, diurnal snake. Venom neurotoxic, large specimens potentially dangerous. Eats frogs and skinks. Lays up to 20 eggs. |
Typical Habitat : | Open forest |
Distribution : | Cooktown to Bowen to Clermont. Top End of W.A. and NT |
Introduced : | No |
Seen North Qld : | Yes |
Additional info .. | locations seen (1) .. |
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