Common Name
Yellow-faced Whipsnake
Alternate name
Yellow-faced Whip Snake
Comment
Common and widespread.
Stronghold population
False
Regionally significant/rationale
False
Restricted distribution/rationale
False
Local distribution
Widespread in dry eucalypt, melaleuca and urban habitats
Known location
Willow Vale, Norwell, Southport, Currumbin Valley, Reedy Creek, Pimpama, Canungra, Ormeau, Beenleigh
Other locality
A common and widespread snake in open forest. One of the most common snakes on the Gold Coast.
General ecology
Open forest, woodland, farmland, gardens.
Habitat comment
Tolerates habitat degradation, living in partially cleared land where it shelters under slabs of concrete and fallen roofing iron. Sometimes enters suburban gardens in search of skinks.
