Yellow-faced whipsnake


The yellow-faced whip snake is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae, a family containing many dangerous snakes.

Description

Demansia psammophis is a long thin snake with a narrow head. Dorsally, it is greyish green to grayish blue in colour. Below the eye is a black "comma"-like marking which extends to the edge of the lip; this black marking is edged with yellow in front and behind. A white-edged dark line is seen across the snout, especially in juveniles.
Average total length is, maximum. Hatchlings are long.

Distribution and habitat

Demansia psammophis is endemic to Australia.

Behaviour

Although not an aggressive species, the bite of D. psammophis is to be avoided, as extreme pain will affect the bitten limb.

Diet

Demansia psammophis is a lizard eating specialist, and it is common throughout its range.
, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, Australia