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Little Whip Snake
Suta flagellum
Suta flagellum
Females give birth to up to 7 live young. Active at night.
| Details | Description |
| Type | Reptile |
| Group | Snake |
| Identifying Characteristics | |
| Distinctive Markings | Black hourglass-shaped patch from the back of the nape to between the eyes. Each scale is emphasised by a dark edge. |
| Diet | Carnivore. Small lizards. |
| Habitat | Eucalypt woodlands and associated grasslands, particularly stony hills. Often found sheltering under rocks and logs. |
| Native Status | Native to Australia |
| Taxonomy | |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Family | Elapidae |
| Genus | Suta |
| Species | flagellum |
Distributed from south west Victoria through the north east and into south east New South Wales.
Distribution maps indicate current and historic locations where species have been sighted.
Source: Atlas of Living Australia
| Conservation Status | |
| DEPI Advisory List | Not listed |
| FFG Act | Not listed |
| EPBC Act | Not listed |
The conservation status of species is listed within Victoria and Australia.
The Department of Environment and Primary Industry (DEPI) Advisory List consists of non-statutory advisory lists of rare or threatened flora and fauna within Victoria.
The Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 (FFG Act) lists threatened species in Victoria. Under the Act, an Action Statement is produced for each listed species.
The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) is the Australian Government’s key piece of environmental legislation, listing nationally threatened native species and ecological communities.
