Colombo wolf snake

මල් රදනකයා · mal radanakaya

Lycodon anamallensis

Non-venomous

A flowery-patterned wolf snake of the wetter regions.

How to identify

1Dark body with fine white flowery reticulation

2Flattened head

3Enlarged front teeth

Good to know

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

Up to 0.6 m

Length

Nocturnal

Active

Geckos and skinks

Diet

Where it's found

Wet zoneIntermediate zone

Gardens, forest edges and buildings.