Drummond-Hay's shieldtail

තපෝ තුඩුල්ලා · thapo thudulla

Rhinophis drummondhayi

Non-venomous Endemic

An endemic burrowing shieldtail.

How to identify

1Cylindrical burrower

2Shielded tail tip

3Pointed snout

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 countryWet zone

Moist soil of hills and wet zone.