Rough-scaled sand boa

වැලි පිඹුරා · weli pimbura

Eryx conicus

Non-venomous

A stout burrowing boa with a blunt tail that mimics its head.

How to identify

1Thick body with a short, blunt tail

2Irregular dark blotches on a sandy ground

3Small eyes; spends much time buried

Good to know

Non-venomous and harmless. Clean the bite with soap and water and apply a dressing; watch for infection.

Up to 1 m

Length

Nocturnal & fossorial

Active

Rodents and lizards

Diet

Where it's found

Dry zone

Sandy and loose soils of the dry zone.