Species Detail
White-lipped Snake
Snakes

White-lipped Snake

Drysdalia coronoides

Habitat

Cool forests and heaths

Range

Tasmania and SE Australia

Adult Size

1 ft (0.3 m)

Diet

Skinks

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Conservation status:Least Concern

About this species

A very small, slender snake that is highly cold-tolerant. It is rarely seen by humans due to its secretive nature.

Enrichment & behavioral stimulation

White-lipped Snake is an arboreal snake — provide sturdy climbing structure alongside secure hides and scent-based foraging.

  • Provide at least two snug hides (warm and cool) plus a humid hide.
  • Add sturdy branches and vines sized to the snake for climbing and perching.
  • Warm prey and drag it along decor to create scent trails for tracking.
  • Keep the base cluttered with low plants and cork so the snake feels secure moving down.
  • Offer a range of perch diameters to exercise grip variety.
  • Provide a sturdy water dish large enough for soaking.

Housing & Social Behavior

Solitary

Small skink-eating specialists that are best kept alone to prevent cannibalistic behavior.

Housing guidance is general and based on species-typical behavior; always verify against current husbandry references and observe individual temperament.