White-lipped Snake

Drysdalia coronoides

Wild Life Native IUCN: Least Concern

About

White-lipped Snakes are one of the most cold-adapted snakes in Australia, surviving at high altitudes and southern latitudes where few other snake species live. Body colour varies, including grey, brown or black. Underneath pale pink. Lip with white stripe along the edge.

Warning:Whilst bites from this snake are uncommon and the small fang and venom gland size reduce the risk of this snake if bitten normal snake bite treatment is recommended

Size

Can grow up to around 50cm long

Habitat

Most areas, including heaths, sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Distribution

South-eastern mainland Australia and Tasmania

Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (3)
  1. Museums Victoria Staff (2010) Drysdalia coronoides White-lipped Snake in Museums Victoria Collections (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
  2. The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
  3. Michael, D., Robertson, P. & Clemann, N. 2018. Drysdalia coronoides. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2018 (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

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