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 Litchfield 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 |