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Definition of yellow faced whipsnake
yellow faced whipsnake
Plural:yellow faced whipsnakes
yellow faced whipsnake Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Australian A slender, fast-moving venomous snake native to Australia, distinguished by a pale yellow ring or mark around the eyes and a long, thin tail resembling a whip.
Example
"While exploring the dry woodlands of Queensland, the ecologist briefly spotted a yellow faced whipsnake retreating into the tall grass."
• Nearby Words
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from its descriptive appearance, noting the distinctive pale yellow comma-like coloration around its eyes, and its slender, fast-moving, whip-like body. Its scientific name is Demansia psammophis.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yellow faced whipsnake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yellow faced whipsnake