Hi guys,
There seems to be dearth of information and photos on Yellow Faced Whip Snakes (Demansia psammophis) in this forum, so I'm starting this thread in the hope that it will become useful place for people to start looking.
I recently took possession of my first YFWS and, since she just shed, thought it was a good time to take a couple of photos to share ...
Please note that all whip snakes are elapids and therefore potentially dangerously venomous. They should not be handled by anyone unqualified. Having completed a venomous snake handling course, I've made the decision to free-handle her ... at least until something untoward happens to change my mind. What do other YFWS owners do?
Currently she's being fed on small trout, which she takes both dead and alive. She hasn't shown any interest in goldfish or pinkies at this early stage. Her previous owner fed her skinks and assisted-pinkies.
Please post any photos, answers, questions you might have ...
Thanks in advance,
Nic
There seems to be dearth of information and photos on Yellow Faced Whip Snakes (Demansia psammophis) in this forum, so I'm starting this thread in the hope that it will become useful place for people to start looking.
I recently took possession of my first YFWS and, since she just shed, thought it was a good time to take a couple of photos to share ...
Please note that all whip snakes are elapids and therefore potentially dangerously venomous. They should not be handled by anyone unqualified. Having completed a venomous snake handling course, I've made the decision to free-handle her ... at least until something untoward happens to change my mind. What do other YFWS owners do?
Currently she's being fed on small trout, which she takes both dead and alive. She hasn't shown any interest in goldfish or pinkies at this early stage. Her previous owner fed her skinks and assisted-pinkies.
Please post any photos, answers, questions you might have ...
Thanks in advance,
Nic
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