Whip Hooded Snake (Suta flagellum)

Whip Hooded Snake, a reference photo — Photo: Matt from Melbourne, Australia · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

The little whip snake (Suta flagellum), also known commonly as the whip hooded snake, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is endemic to Australia.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

Venomous. The note covers its whole family. Cobras, mambas, kraits, coral snakes, sea snakes; all species venomous Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Suta dwyeri — venomous
Suta spectabilis — venomous
Suta gouldii — venomous
Hemiaspis damelii — venomous
Suta suta — venomous

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Elapidae
Genus: Suta
Species: Suta flagellum

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