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Little Whip Snake
INTRODUCTION
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Little Whip Snake are extremely cute as can be seen from the photo. Their name describes them perfectly. They are little, and when scared whip about often emitting a foul odour.
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These snakes appear in Melbourne and because of their small size, appear in the most unlikely of places. As a snake catcher, I'm always excited when I find a little whip snake. Learn more about these below.
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DESCRIPTION
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Little Whip Snakes are very small as the name suggests. They can grow to a total length of 45cm however this is uncommon. Most found are approximately 20 - 30 cm long. They have an orange/red back that turns more pale towards the belly. The belly of a little whip snake is often cream coloured.
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Little whip snakes have a distinct black patch on their head which extends from the back of the nape to between the eyes. They are often mistaken for juvenile eastern brown snakes that also are a similar colour with a black patch on the head but are totally different snakes.
DISTRIBUTION AND HABITAT
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Little Whip Snakes are usually found under rocks, soil crevaces, leaf litter and in dense shrubs where they can hide. They typically reside in woodlands and grassy areas.
​In Melbourne, I have found them in Doreen, Kinglake, Hurstbridge, Campbellfield, the Northern Hospital on 3 occasions, Epping, Wollert, and more!
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BEHAVIOUR
Little Whip Snakes when threatened will whip around and emit a foul odour. They are quite reclusive snakes from humans however several can be found together. They are nocturnal (active at night).
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FOOD & REPRODUCTION
Little Whip Snakes prey on mostly small lizards (skinks). I once witnessed a little whip snake eating a small frog and on another occasion, a pinkie mouse.
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Combat between males has been observed with little whip snakes. Mating tends to occur in late winter/spring and females give live birth of up to 7 snakes in late summer.