Collared Whip Snake (species: Demansia torquata) in Strathburn Station (Gaia Guide)
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Demansia torquata
Collared Whip Snake


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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Reptilia
Order Squamata
Family Elapidae
Genus Demansia
Species Demansia torquata

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Distinguishing features

Slender grey to olive brown with, typically, dark band behind the head. Belly bright orange-red. (Atlas of Living Australia)

Size

  • Up to 90 cm (Length of specimen)

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Distribution


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Danger

  • significant discomfort - Venomous but not deadly.