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Demansia
''Demansia'' is a genus of venomous snakes of the family Elapidae. Members of the genus are commonly known as whip snakes or whipsnakes, as are members of several other genera. Description All species of the genus ''Demansia'' are gray, brown, gray-green, or beige, save for '' Demansia psammophis'' (yellow-faced whip snake), which may be cream-coloured. Whip snakes are long and slender. They have large eyes and relatively small heads that are only slightly wider than their bodies. All species in the genus ''Demansia'' are venomous. Distribution Whip snakes of the genus ''Demansia'' are found in Australia, Papua New Guinea in the area around Port Moresby, and nearby islands. Diet ''Demansia'' whip snakes eat mainly lizards. These whipsnakes are diurnal (active in the day), and use their keen eyesight to hunt. The prey dies quickly from the effects of the snake's venom. Interaction with humans In 2007 a man died after being bitten by a whip snake in Victoria. Their bites ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Demansia Psammophis
The yellow-faced whip snake (''Demansia psammophis'') is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae, a family containing many dangerous snakes. ''D. psammophis'' is endemic to Australia, found throughout the continent in a variety of habitats from coastal fringes to interior arid scrubland. Taxonomy The yellow-faced whip snake is part of the ''Demansia'' genus, a group of venomous snakes from the Elapidae family. This genus is composed of whip snakes, characterized by their large eyes and whip-like tail. The ''Demansia'' genus is commonly found in the Southern hemisphere around Australia and equatorial countries such as Papua New Guinea. There are currently 14 species that have been identified under the genus ''Demansia'', these include: Description ''Demansia psammophis'' is a long thin snake with a narrow head. ''D. psammophis'' grows up to a total of 1m in length, averaging around 80cm in length, females being slightly smaller than males. Characterized by their nar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Demansia Shinei
Shine's whipsnake (''Demansia shinei'') also known commonly as Shine's Australian whipsnake, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is endemic to Australia. Etymology The specific name, ''shinei'', is in honour of Australian herpetologist Richard "Rick" Shine. Geographic range ''D. shinei'' is found in Northern Territory and Western Australia, Australia. www.reptile-database.org. Habitat The preferred natural habitats of ''D. shinei'' are desert, rocky areas, grassland, shrubland, and savanna. Description Medium-sized for its genus, ''D. shinei'' may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of . Dorsally, it is pale grey-brown. Ventrally, it is lemon yellow. The top of the head is brown, followed by a narrow yellow crossband on the nape, followed by a wider brown crossband.Shea ''in'' Shea & Scanlon (2007). Reproduction ''D. shinei'' is oviparous. References Further reading * Cogger HG (2014). ''Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia, Seventh Edition ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Demansia Rimicola
The soil-crack whip snake or crack-dwelling whipsnake (''Demansia rimicola'') is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. It is only mildly venomous. Description The soil-crack whipsnake is front fanged and average about 49 cm in length. They are a slender grey to olive brown, presenting a dark band behind the head and a belly that is bright orange-red. Distribution Soil-crack whipsnakes can be found around Tibooburra and the Sturt National Park The Sturt National Park is a protected national park that is located in the arid far north-western corner of New South Wales, in eastern Australia. The national park is situated approximately northwest of Sydney and the nearest town is , awa ... in far northwestern New South Wales. Habitat and ecology This snake is mostly diurnal, using flat rocks, fallen timber, debris, rock crevices, deep soil crack, grass clumps and animal burrows for shelter. they prefer biomes of open forests, woodlands or shrubland that have ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Demansia Reticulata
The reticulated whip snake (''Demansia reticulata'') is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae Elapidae (, commonly known as elapids ; grc, ἔλλοψ ''éllops'' "sea-fish") is a family of snakes characterized by their permanently erect fangs at the front of the mouth. Most elapids are venomous, with the exception of the genus Emydoceph .... References Demansia Snakes of Australia Reptiles described in 1842 Reptiles of Western Australia {{Elapidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Demansia Calodera
The black-necked whipsnake (''Demansia calodera'') is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. It is endemic to Western Australia. It can reach in snout–vent length Snout–vent length (SVL) is a morphometric measurement taken in herpetology from the tip of the snout to the most posterior opening of the cloacal slit (vent)."direct line distance from tip of snout to posterior margin of vent" It is the most c .... References Demansia Endemic fauna of Australia Snakes of Australia Reptiles of Western Australia Reptiles described in 1978 Taxa named by Glen Milton Storr {{Elapidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Demansia Simplex
The grey whipsnake (''Demansia simplex'') is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae Elapidae (, commonly known as elapids ; grc, ἔλλοψ ''éllops'' "sea-fish") is a family of snakes characterized by their permanently erect fangs at the front of the mouth. Most elapids are venomous, with the exception of the genus Emydoceph .... References Snakes of Australia Demansia Reptiles described in 1978 Reptiles of the Northern Territory Reptiles of Western Australia {{Elapidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Demansia Angusticeps
The narrow-headed whipsnake (''Demansia angusticeps'') is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae Elapidae (, commonly known as elapids ; grc, ἔλλοψ ''éllops'' "sea-fish") is a family of snakes characterized by their permanently erect fangs at the front of the mouth. Most elapids are venomous, with the exception of the genus Emydoceph ... native to Western Australia. References Demansia Snakes of Australia Reptiles described in 1888 Reptiles of Western Australia {{Elapidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Demansia Rufescens
The rufous whip snake (''Demansia rufescens'') is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae Elapidae (, commonly known as elapids ; grc, ἔλλοψ ''éllops'' "sea-fish") is a family of snakes characterized by their permanently erect fangs at the front of the mouth. Most elapids are venomous, with the exception of the genus Emydoceph .... References Snakes of Australia Demansia Reptiles described in 1978 Reptiles of Western Australia {{Elapidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Demansia Quaesitor
The sombre whip snake (''Demansia quaesitor'') is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae Elapidae (, commonly known as elapids ; grc, ἔλλοψ ''éllops'' "sea-fish") is a family of snakes characterized by their permanently erect fangs at the front of the mouth. Most elapids are venomous, with the exception of the genus Emydoceph .... References Demansia Snakes of Australia Reptiles described in 2007 Reptiles of Queensland Reptiles of the Northern Territory Reptiles of Western Australia {{Elapidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Demansia Papuensis
The greater black whipsnake (''Demansia papuensis'') is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. 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 . 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 Woodlands may back refer to: * Woodland, a low-density forest Geography Australia * Woodlands, New South Wales * Woodlands, Ashgrove, Queensland, a heritage-listed house associated with John Henry Pepper * Woodlands, Marburg, Queensland, a her .... References Demansia Snakes of Australia Reptiles described in 1877 Reptiles of Western Australia Reptiles of the Northern Territory Reptiles of Queensland {{Elapidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Demansia Olivacea
The olive whipsnake (''Demansia olivacea'') is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae Elapidae (, commonly known as elapids ; grc, ἔλλοψ ''éllops'' "sea-fish") is a family of snakes characterized by their permanently erect fangs at the front of the mouth. Most elapids are venomous, with the exception of the genus Emydoceph .... Reproduction This ''D. olivacea'' species does not have an obvious pattern of reproduction, meaning it does not follow a seasonal pattern. It reproduces offspring throughout the year. References Demansia Snakes of Australia Reptiles described in 1842 Reptiles of the Northern Territory Reptiles of Western Australia {{Elapidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Demansia Flagellatio
The long-tailed whip snake (''Demansia flagellatio''), also known as the Carpentarian whipsnake, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae Elapidae (, commonly known as elapids ; grc, ἔλλοψ ''éllops'' "sea-fish") is a family of snakes characterized by their permanently erect fangs at the front of the mouth. Most elapids are venomous, with the exception of the genus Emydoceph .... References Demansia Snakes of Australia Reptiles described in 1985 Reptiles of Queensland {{Elapidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
