It has a blueish copper body, is fast, and has a distinct hunting style. 9News
The desert whip snake, also known as Demansia Cyanochasma, has been mistaken for another species for decades.led by University of Adelaide geneticists James Nankivell, Mark Hutchinson and Perth researchers Brad Maryan and Brian Bush.The newly identified species of snake, the desert whip snake, is found throughout Central Australia.
"This discovery was made through a combination of genetic studies and sampling physical specimens," Nankivell told 9News.com.au. "The desert whip snake has a wide distribution through Central Australia; from the Western Australian goldfields to Flinders Range in South Australia, all the way up to southwest Queensland.The blueish and copper-coloured snake has a unique hunting style which makes it a fierce predator."The cool thing about whip snakes is they're fast-moving and have these big eyes," he said.Thankfully, the venomous species is unlikely to cause a fatal bite in humans.
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