Variegated kukri snake

වයිරී දත්කැටියා · wairee dathketiya

Oligodon taeniolatus

Non-venomous

A small kukri snake with longitudinal lines.

How to identify

1Longitudinal dark lines on a pale body

2Small head

3Kukri-shaped rear teeth

Good to know

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

Up to 0.5 m

Length

Nocturnal & crepuscular

Active

Reptile eggs and insects

Diet

Where it's found

Dry zoneIntermediate zone

Dry scrub, gardens and under stones.