Greater black whipsnake

The greater black whipsnake (Demansia papuensis) is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae.^[2]

Demansia papuensis
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Suborder:	Serpentes
Family:	Elapidae
Genus:	Demansia
Species:	D. papuensis
Binomial name
Demansia papuensis (Macleay, 1877)

Description

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).^[3]

Distribution and habitat

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.^[3]