Madurai shieldtail

Platyplectrurus madurensis

Non-venomous

A montane shieldtail shared with the hills of southern India.

How to identify

1Cylindrical burrower

2Small shielded tail

3Iridescent scales

Good to know

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

Up to 0.3 m

Length

Nocturnal & fossorial

Active

Earthworms

Diet

Where it's found

Hill country

Montane forest soil.