Streaked kukri snake

පුල්ලි දත්කැටියා · pulli dathketiya

Oligodon sublineatus

Non-venomous Endemic

A small endemic kukri snake with fine streaks.

How to identify

1Fine dark streaks / lines along the body

2Small head with a dark mark

3Kukri-shaped rear teeth

Good to know

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

Up to 0.4 m

Length

Nocturnal & crepuscular

Active

Reptile eggs and insects

Diet

Where it's found

Wet zoneIntermediate zone

Gardens, plantations and leaf litter.