The greater black whipsnake (Demansia papuensis) is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae.[2]
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Description
D. papuensis has a constant light to dark brown or black colouration, and a tan coloured head with small dark spots. The species is able to reach up to 1.5 m (4.9 ft).[3]
Distribution and habitat
The snake is found mainly in the northern parts of Australia (the far north-east of Western Australia, north Northern Territory, and Northern Queensland). It lives in open forests and woodlands.[3]
References
- ^ Shea, G.; Zichy-Woinarski, J.; Ellis, R. (2017). "Demansia papuensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T42492975A42492983. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T42492975A42492983.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ Australian Biological Resources Study (26 August 2013). "Species Demansia papuensis (Macleay, 1877)". Australian Faunal Directory. Canberra, Australian Capital Territory: Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts, Australian Government. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
- ^ a b "Papuan Whip Snake - Queensland Museum". Queensland Museum. The State of Queensland. 2019-02-12. Retrieved 2022-09-27.
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