The greater black whipsnake (Demansia papuensis) is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae.
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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
- Demansia vestigiata — venomous
- Oxyuranus scutellatus — considered venomous
- Psammophis mossambicus
- Pseudonaja textilis — considered venomous
- Masticophis mentovarius
- Demansia cyanochasma — venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Elapidae
- Genus
- Demansia
- Species
- Demansia papuensis
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