Black Whip Snake
Demansia vestigiata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyElapidae (Elapid Snakes)
- GenusDemansia (Whipsnakes)
- SpeciesDemansia vestigiata (Black Whip Snake)
1 Verified sightings at Daintree National Park From 2019 to 2026
11 Verified sightings across all 3 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Black Whip Snake
The lesser black whipsnake (Demansia vestigiata) is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. It is found in the northern parts of Queensland, Northern Territory and Western Australia in Australia. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Black Whip Snake in Daintree National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kakadu National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 2 | Litchfield National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 3 | Daintree National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |