Papuan Whipsnake
Demansia papuensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyElapidae (Elapid Snakes)
- GenusDemansia (Whipsnakes)
- SpeciesDemansia papuensis (Papuan Whipsnake)
About the Papuan Whipsnake
The greater black whipsnake (Demansia papuensis) is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. 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 1.5 m (4.9 ft).
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. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Papuan 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 | Nitmiluk National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 2 | Kakadu National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 3 | Litchfield National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Papuan Whipsnake in Kakadu National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Papuan Whipsnake sighting in Kakadu National Park, based on 14 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Papuan Whipsnake in Kakadu National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Papuan Whipsnake in Kakadu National Park in our monthly data.