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Demansia
''Demansia'' is a genus of venomous snakes of the Family (biology), family Elapidae. Members of the genus are commonly known as whip snakes or whipsnakes, as are members of several other Genus, genera. Description All species of the genus ''Demansia'' are gray, brown, gray-green, or beige, save for ''Demansia psammophis'' (yellow-faced whip snake), which may be cream-coloured. Whip snakes are long and slender. They have large eyes and relatively small heads that are only slightly wider than their bodies. All species in the genus ''Demansia'' are Venomous snake, venomous. Distribution Whip snakes of the genus ''Demansia'' are found in Australia, Papua New Guinea in the area around Port Moresby, and nearby islands. Diet ''Demansia'' whip snakes eat mainly lizards. They are Diurnality, diurnal (active in the day) and use their keen eyesight to hunt. Their prey dies quickly from the effects of the snake's snake bite, venom. Interaction with humans In 2007 a man died after being ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Demansia Psammophis
The yellow-faced whip snake (''Demansia psammophis'') is a species of venomous snake in the Family (biology), family Elapidae, a family containing many dangerous snakes. ''D. psammophis'' is endemic to Australia, found throughout the continent in a variety of habitats from coastal fringes to interior arid scrubland. Taxonomy The yellow-faced whip snake is part of the genus ''Demansia'', a group of venomous snakes in the family Elapidae. This genus is composed of whip snakes, characterized by their large eyes and whip-like tail. The genus ''Demansia'' is commonly found in the Southern hemisphere around Australia and equatorial countries such as Papua New Guinea. 15 species are assigned to the genus ''Demansia''. Description ''D. psammophis'' is a thin snake with a narrow head. It grows up to a total length (tail included) of , averaging around , females being slightly smaller than males. Characterized by its narrow yellowish head, pale ring around the eyes, and a dark marking cu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Demansia Cyanochasma
The desert whip snake (''Demansia cyanochasma'') is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae, identified as a new species in 2023. The species is endemic to Australia. Its venom is mild and not deadly for humans. Etymology The specific name ''cyanochasma'' means "blue gap", modified from the Greek words ''kyanós'' (κυανός), meaning "blue", and ''khásma'' (χάσμα), meaning "gap", referring to the distinctive blue-colored anterior body which separates the copper-colored head from the copper-colored posterior body. Description ''D. cyanochasma'' is characterized by its total length (including tail) of and slender physique, which gives it a comparatively small head and short fangs. Unlike other species of whip snakes of the genus ''Demansia'', this species stands out with its bluish-grey body accompanied by a copper head and tail. Additionally, it displays less black on its dorsal scales compared to its closest relative. Geographic distribution and habitat T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Demansia Calodera
The black-necked whipsnake (''Demansia calodera'') is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. It is endemic to Western Australia. It can reach in snout–vent length Snout–vent length (SVL) is a morphometric measurement taken in herpetology from the tip of the snout to the most posterior opening of the cloacal slit (vent)."direct line distance from tip of snout to posterior margin of vent" It is the mos .... References Demansia Endemic fauna of Australia Snakes of Australia Reptiles of Western Australia Reptiles described in 1978 Taxa named by Glen Milton Storr {{Elapidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Demansia Reticulata
The reticulated whip snake (''Demansia reticulata'') is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae Elapidae (, commonly known as elapids , from , variant of "sea-fish") is a family of snakes characterized by their permanently erect fangs at the front of the mouth. Most elapids are venomous, with the exception of the genus '' Emydocephalus .... References Demansia Snakes of Australia Reptiles described in 1842 Reptiles of Western Australia Taxa named by John Edward Gray {{Elapidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Demansia Quaesitor
The sombre whip snake (''Demansia quaesitor'') is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae Elapidae (, commonly known as elapids , from , variant of "sea-fish") is a family of snakes characterized by their permanently erect fangs at the front of the mouth. Most elapids are venomous, with the exception of the genus '' Emydocephalus .... References Demansia Snakes of Australia Reptiles described in 2007 Reptiles of Queensland Reptiles of the Northern Territory Reptiles of Western Australia {{Elapidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Demansia Papuensis
The greater black whipsnake (''Demansia papuensis'') is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. 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 . 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 woodland A woodland () is, in the broad sense, land covered with woody plants (trees and shrubs), or in a narrow sense, synonymous with wood (or in the U.S., the '' plurale tantum'' woods), a low-density forest forming open habitats with plenty of sunli ...s. References Demansia Snakes of Australia Reptiles described in 1877 Reptiles of Western Australia Reptiles of the Northern Territory Reptiles of Queensland Taxa named by William John Macleay {{Elapidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Demansia Olivacea
The olive whipsnake (''Demansia olivacea'') is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae Elapidae (, commonly known as elapids , from , variant of "sea-fish") is a family of snakes characterized by their permanently erect fangs at the front of the mouth. Most elapids are venomous, with the exception of the genus '' Emydocephalus .... Reproduction This ''D. olivacea'' species does not have an obvious pattern of reproduction, meaning it does not follow a seasonal pattern. It reproduces offspring throughout the year. References Demansia Snakes of Australia Reptiles described in 1842 Reptiles of the Northern Territory Reptiles of Western Australia Taxa named by John Edward Gray {{Elapidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Demansia Angusticeps
The narrow-headed whipsnake (''Demansia angusticeps'') is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae Elapidae (, commonly known as elapids , from , variant of "sea-fish") is a family of snakes characterized by their permanently erect fangs at the front of the mouth. Most elapids are venomous, with the exception of the genus '' Emydocephalus ... native to Western Australia. References Demansia Snakes of Australia Reptiles described in 1888 Reptiles of Western Australia Taxa named by William John Macleay {{Elapidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Demansia Flagellatio
The long-tailed whip snake (''Demansia flagellatio''), also known as the Carpentarian whipsnake, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae Elapidae (, commonly known as elapids , from , variant of "sea-fish") is a family of snakes characterized by their permanently erect fangs at the front of the mouth. Most elapids are venomous, with the exception of the genus '' Emydocephalus .... References Demansia Snakes of Australia Reptiles described in 1985 Taxa named by Richard Walter Wells Taxa named by Cliff Ross Wellington Reptiles of Queensland {{Elapidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elapidae
Elapidae (, commonly known as elapids , from , variant of "sea-fish") is a family of snakes characterized by their permanently erect fangs at the front of the mouth. Most elapids are venomous, with the exception of the genus '' Emydocephalus''. Many members of this family exhibit a threat display of rearing upwards while spreading out a neck flap. Elapids are endemic to tropical and subtropical regions around the world, with terrestrial forms in Asia, Australia, Africa, and the Americas and marine forms in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Members of the family have a wide range of sizes, from the white-lipped snake to the king cobra. Most species have neurotoxic venom that is channeled by their hollow fangs, and some may contain other toxic components in varying proportions. The family includes 55 genera with around 360 species and over 170 subspecies. Description Terrestrial elapids look similar to the Colubridae; almost all have long, slender bodies with smooth scales, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cliff Ross Wellington
The Wells and Wellington affair was a dispute about the publication of three papers in the ''Australian Journal of Herpetology'' in 1983 and 1985. The periodical was established in 1981 as a peer-reviewed scientific journal focusing on the study of amphibians and reptiles (herpetology). Its first two issues were published under the editorship of Richard W. Wells, a first-year biology student at Australia's University of New England. Wells then ceased communicating with the journal's editorial board for two years before suddenly publishing three papers without peer review in the journal in 1983 and 1985. Coauthored by himself and high school teacher Cliff Ross Wellington, the papers reorganized the taxonomy of all of Australia's and New Zealand's amphibians and reptiles and proposed over 700 changes to the binomial nomenclature of the region's herpetofauna. Members of the herpetological community reacted strongly to the pair's actions and eventually brought a case to the Interna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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