Olive keelback

දියවර්ණයා · diyawarnaya

Atretium schistosum

Non-venomous

A semi-aquatic keelback of ponds and paddy.

How to identify

1Olive-green above, often reddish on the flanks

2Strongly keeled scales

3Eyes and nostrils set high for swimming

Good to know

Non-venomous and harmless. Clean the bite and apply a dressing.

Up to 0.9 m

Length

Diurnal & aquatic

Active

Fish and frogs

Diet

Where it's found

Dry zoneWet zoneIntermediate zone

Ponds, canals, tanks and paddy fields.