Field guide
Gunther's bridal snake
ගැට කරවලා · gata karawala
Lycodon gracilis
Non-venomous
A slender, secretive bridal snake.
How to identify
1Very slender body
2Dark cross-bands on a pale ground
3Small head
Good to know
Non-venomous and harmless. Clean the bite and apply a dressing.
Up to 0.5 m
Length
Nocturnal
Active
Small lizards
Diet
Where it's found
Intermediate zoneDry zone
Forest and rocky areas.