| 词条 | Yellow-faced whipsnake |
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| name = Demansia psammophis | image = Yellow-faced Whip-Snake kobble08.jpg | status = LC | status_system = iucn3.1 | status_ref = [1] | genus = Demansia | species = psammophis | authority = (Schlegel, 1837) | synonyms = *Elaps psammophis {{small|Schlegel, 1837}}
| synonyms_ref =[2] }} The yellow-faced whip snake (Demansia psammophis) is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae, a family containing many dangerous snakes. DescriptionD. psammophis is a long thin snake with a narrow head. Dorsally, it is greyish green to grayish blue in colour. Below the eye is a black "comma"-like marking which extends to the edge of the lip; this black marking is edged with yellow in front and behind. A white-edged dark line is seen across the snout, especially in juveniles. Average total length (including tail) is {{convert|80|cm|in|abbr=on}}, maximum {{convert|1.2|m|in|abbr=on}}. Hatchlings are {{convert|20|cm|in|abbr=on}} long. Distribution and habitatD. psammophis is endemic to Australia. BehaviourAlthough not an aggressive species, the bite of D. psammophis is to be avoided, as extreme pain will affect the bitten limb. DietD. psammophis is a lizard eating specialist, and it is common throughout its range. {{-}}References1. ^Shea, G., Gaikhorst, G. & Cowan, M. 2017. Demansia psammophis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2017: e.T42492989A42492999. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T42492989A42492999.en. Downloaded on 17 December 2018. 2. ^"Demansia psammophis ". The Reptile Database. www.reptile-database.org. Sources{{commons category|Demansia psammophis}}{{Wikispecies|Demansia psammophis}}
Further reading
4 : Snakes of Australia|Elapidae|Reptiles described in 1837|Reptiles of New South Wales |
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