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Yellow faced whip snake (Demansia psammophis)

This gorgeous yellow-faced whipsnake (Demansia psammophis) found his was into a bedroom in Anstead. While only mildly venomous to people, a bite from a large individual might cause complications. Cats & dogs are much more susceptible and if you suspect a bite, call your vet immediately for advice, signs to look for include tremors/paralysis of the back legs, excessive/no saliva, abnormal sized pupils which don’t respond to torch light, sudden collapse, nausea, and of course bleeding or bite marks (hard to find among deep fur). Thinking it might be something more troublesome, homeowners simply closed the door & made sure the exits were blocked, keeping pets & people away until we arrived. This gorgeous little guy found a new home in some woodlands nearby 🙂