Black Whip Snake
Demansia vestigiata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyElapidae (Elapid Snakes)
- GenusDemansia (Whipsnakes)
- SpeciesDemansia vestigiata (Black Whip Snake)
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 Kakadu 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 |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Black Whip Snake in Kakadu National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Black Whip Snake sighting in Kakadu National Park, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Black Whip Snake in Kakadu National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Black Whip Snake in Kakadu National Park in our monthly data.