Lesser Black Whipsnake (Demansia vestigiata)

Lesser Black Whipsnake, a reference photo — Photo: Matt from Melbourne, Australia · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

The lesser black whipsnake (Demansia vestigiata) is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae.

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

Demansia papuensis — venomous
Psammophis mossambicus
Pseudonaja textilis — considered venomous
Oxyuranus scutellatus — considered venomous
Demansia cyanochasma — venomous
Demansia reticulata — venomous

Classification

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

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