#demansia

[herpsandbirds]

For the blue snake query off the top of my head there's the common tree snake (Dendrelaphis punctulatus) in Queensland which has a substantial blue phase population. as well as the desert whip snake (Demansia cyanochasma) that was classified in 2023 (though i guess this one is only *half* blue haha)

Blue Snakes!

I had not seen the bllue phases of either of these snakes. This is really cool... I GUESS Demansia could be considered turquoise, thats a shade of blue(ish).

Australian or Common Tree Snake (Dendrelaphis punctulatus), family Colubridae, found in coastal regions in northern and eastern Australia

photographs: Gary Bell, Pierson Hill, & Stewart Macdonald

Desert Whip Snake (Demansia cyanochasma), family Elapidae, found in arid regions of Australia

Venomous.

Described in 2023.

photographs by Brad Marayan & Brian Bush

[hasellia]

TW DEAD SNAKE, A BUNCH OF ANTS AND A SINGLE FLY

I saw an interesting insect behaviour and I accidentally bummed someone out when I thought it was okay for them... So I'm going to try and see if anyone here found it interesting! So, on my way to sketch club, I found a dead Yellow Faced Whipsnake (Demansia psammophis) smack-dab in the middle of the entryway to my property. My current belief is that a cat killed it. I took some photos, ID'd it, moved it into my garden and was on my way.

2 hours later, I come back to check on it. Nothing has taken it, no noticeable deteriation. A single stable fly (Stomoxys calcitrans) came in to do it's business... Except that it couldn't find an opening into the carcass, and it was covered in ants.

It flicked it's wings to kick off the occasional curious ant. Then it did, what I have to describe as a MOVE GET OUT THE WAY technique. To get the ants away from it, it actually buzzed it's wings to create an air current and just... Tried to walk through the ants to find an opening.

I feel like I shouldn't be surprised that a fly evolved a behaviour to get other scavengers off a carcass. But I find this so fascinating.

[scorittanius]

YAYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[is-the-snake-video-cute]

Another new snake species dropped! Venomous and Australian! Demansia Cyanochasma/Desert whip snake , and boy is it pretty

Demansia cyanochasma! Aren't they beauties?

This is less of a discovery of a new species and more of a revision in the genus Demansia as these snakes are known to science but they've just been misidentified in the past as similar species in the genus. They're not in danger of extinction, but they're from the Outback and it's just hard to find them both because of the remote location and because they're timid, reclusive snakes.

A really cool thing about this snake (and the others in its genus) is that their venom is extremely mild. They're elapids, a family which is notable for venoms that are usually extremely lethal, but bites from these are painful but not lethal to humans.

[pixiewithaparasol]

Ooooo new snake has dropped

[demansiabites]

Sure, that’d be much appreciated! I’ll send a calling card from my main account (Lilith Demansia) when you’re back in London proper, if there’s anything within my capabilities I can do to return the kindness, feel free to ask.

Well, officially reached that point of Heart's Desire. No more progress until I raise my dreams higher. Level 10 (and some CP) What the Thunder Said, though it could've been higher if I didn't accidentally discard a few cards that would've progressed it. Regardless, looks like I get some time to grind becoming a Correspondent while I wait on dreams to happen.

While I'm here, what's up with the requirements for becoming a Correspondent being so much harder than the rest of the T3 Professions? It's a little crazy to me how it's like, all of them have pretty easy requirements, except Correspondent which is super hard to grind at speed. On one hand I do imagine it's simpler to become a Licentiate or a Monster-Hunter than it is to learn the Correspondence let alone write it. On the other hand though, please. I'm (quite literally, actually) dying out here writing more symphonies.

[exotic-venom]

(Demansia papuensis) Greater black whipsnake

This species is limited to northern & northeastern Australia only. Mainly terrestrial & mainly nocturnal. Mainly neurotoxic, may include hemotoxic (coagulant) factors.

[snakeoutbrisbane]

Yellow-faced Whip Snake (Demansia psammophis)

Gorgeous little yellow-faced whipsnake :) while venomous they're rather placid mostly, and at this size would struggle to envenomate. So cute!

[herpsandbirds]

Lesser Black Whipsnake (Demansia vestigiata), family Elapidae, North Queensland, Australia

Venomous.

photograph by Jesse’s Wildlife

[lplplpmods]

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[wolfroutphotography]

Isn't it a beauty!? This little one (60cm, average around 120cm) is called a Lesser Black Whipsnake (Demansia Vestigiata). Mildly venomous, Larger specimens can be potentially dangerous, especially if children involved. Found throughout Eastern Queensland, hugging the coastline across to the eastern Kimberley, Western Australia with its habitats ranging from Woodlands to savannah like territory. #snake #queensland #photography #australia #whipsnake #travel #wildlife #photooftheday #nature #beach #reptile #travelphotography #Townsville #snakes #instagood #snakesofinstagram #seeaustralia #picoftheday #reptiles #thisisqueensland #naturephotography #animals #beautiful #reptilesofinstagram #travelgram #photographer #wildlifephotography (at Townsville Town Common Conservation Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6C-OEcHhcl/?igshid=1881b99ni2ij0

[ceocu]

@primedspecimen liked for a Snuse (snake muse)

I had a lot of choice because, well, Australia, but did find one that just looks made me say "holy crap, that's junkrat"

Big eyes, wide smile, kinda spazzy. My mind went to vine snakes, but those arent from Australia. Then I found a close cousin.

Whip snakes, specifically Demansia psammophis, or the yellow faced whip snake which is native to the Australian outback (actually, most of Australia except wooded areas like swamps). Whip snakes are like toned down vine snakes.

This species is actually venomous, but it's not dangerous as much as painful, and they are fast. They chase their prey and are quite ballsy. Running after certain species with abandon and not caring what gets in their way. They have been observed "trapping" by stalking prey near dens and waiting until they come out. They do prefer chasing, however. And love to eat lizards (junkrat is a nasty man). Whipsnakes are sturdy like ratsnakes but do not like cold or humidity.

They have a lot of wild morphs, but yellow face and comma marking on the eye is telling signs.

>:) "love it when that happens!"

Boomslang would've been the next bet, being thin, long, angry smile. And well. Boom.

[venomous-animals-en-blog]

Demansia psammophis

The yellow-faced whip-snake (Demansia psammophis) is a species of snake in the Elapidae family, a family containing many dangerous snakes. It is endemic to Australia. A long thin snake with a narrow head. Greyish green in colour. The eye has a "comma" like marking to the edge of the lip, the black marking is edged with yellow. A white edged dark line is seen from the snout. Average size 80 cm long, maximum 1.2 metres. Hatchlings 20 cm long. A lizard eating specialist, it is common throughout its range. Not an aggressive species, but the bite is to be avoided, as extreme pain will affect the bitten limb. Demansia psammophis at Cowan Creek, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, Australia More details Android, Windows

[thlpp]

Yellow-faced Whip Snake (Demansia psammophis) by Chris Hay Via Flickr: A gravid female Yellow-faced Whip Snake, Demansia psammophis, basks on the forest floor in the morning sun, within Lamington National Park, S.E. Qld.

[libutron]

Yellow-faced Whip Snake - Demansia psammophis

Also referred to as Collared Whip Snake, Demansia psammophis (Elapidae) is a venomous snake endemic to Australia, widespread over most of mainland Australia, and is absent only from the central northern region.

The Yellow-faced Whip Snake is diurnal, fast and alert, and also is  potentially dangerous and should be treated with caution. Its venom is not well known, but mildly coagulant factors may cause a painful bite and sometimes localized numbing of a hand or limb. This snake is apparently reluctant to bite but potentially dangerous to humans. 

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Photo credit: ©Stewart Macdonald | Locality: Ipswich, Queensland, Australia (2007)