Olive Whipsnake
Demansia olivacea
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyElapidae (Elapid Snakes)
- GenusDemansia (Whipsnakes)
- SpeciesDemansia olivacea (Olive Whipsnake)
1 Verified sightings at Kakadu National Park From 2019 to 2026
2 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Olive Whipsnake
The olive whipsnake (Demansia olivacea) is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. 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. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Olive Whipsnake 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 | Litchfield National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 2 | Kakadu National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |