Yellow-faced Whip Snake

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Demansia psammophis

Body is pale olive-green. Greyish-green underneath. A pale ring is present around the eyes. A dark, pale-edged line is present on the tip of snout running from nostril to nostril. Eyes large. Body scales smooth. Up to 100 cm.

Details
Type
Reptile
Group
Animals
Snake
Biology

Oviparous (egg laying) with a clutch size of 3-9 (average six).
Distinctive Markings

Reddish tinge on its fore-body. Dark, comma-like marking below its eye.
Taxonomy
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Reptilia
Order
Squamata
Family
Elapidae
Genus
Demansia
Species
psammophis

Source: Atlas of Living Australia

The Yellow-faced Whip Snake is diurnal. It is fast moving with a nervous disposition. Proportionately, whip snakes have the largest eyes of any Australian snake and vision plays an important role in prey capture. Sometimes observed in groups, where several males are attracted to a receptive female.

Interesting Facts
Diet

Carnivore, lizards and their eggs but will also eat frogs and other snakes
Habitat

Found in forests, grasslands, dry rainforests, modified pastures and urban areas.
Native Status
Native to Australia