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Demansia psammophis

Demansia psammophis (Yellow-faced Whipsnake)

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The Yellow-faced Whip-snake is one of nine species of whip-snake in Australia and New Guinea. It is a long thin snake with a narrow head and usually greyish green in colour. The eye has a comma-like marking to the edge of the lip; the black marking is edged with yellow. A white edged dark line is seen from the snout. The snake may grow up to 1.2 metres.

Demansia psammophis is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands  |  Southern Highlands  |  Albury, Wodonga  |  Greater Sydney  |  Hunter Region  |  Central West NSW  |  Riverina Murray  |  New South Wales North Coast  |  Greater Brisbane  |  Darling Downs  |  Central and Barkley

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Demansia psammophis (Yellow-faced Whipsnake) at Bargo, NSW - 18 Sep 2024 by Snows
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Demansia psammophis (Yellow-faced Whipsnake) at Bargo, NSW - 18 Sep 2024 by Snows
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distinctive dark, tear-shaped streak from eye to angle of mouth
Reddish forebody colouration in some areas

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