Elapidae
Reticulated Whip Snake
Demansia reticulata
A Western Australian whipsnake with dark scale edges that can produce a net-like appearance.
Venomous
Identification and appearance
Grey-green to olive, with darker scale edges creating a net-like effect. This profile follows the Western Australian species recognised in the 2023 revision.
Key identification features
- Grey-green to olive whipsnake
- Darker scale edges can form a net-like effect
- Current record is restricted to Western Australia
Where it is found
Western Australia under the revised 2023 species treatment.
Reproduction
Egg-laying
Medical significance
The sources checked document venom but do not establish species-specific effects in people. Treat any possible bite as an emergency and call 000.
What to do if you encounter one
Keep your distance and leave the snake a clear route away. Do not handle it, chase it for a photograph or attempt to inspect its mouth. If it is inside a building, keep people and pets clear and contact a qualified local snake catcher.
Taxonomy notes
The 2023 revision synonymised cupreiceps with reticulata, but reassigned part of the former cupreiceps population to the newly described Demansia cyanochasma. Older broad-species size and diet figures may combine taxa now recognised separately.
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