Hemprich's shieldtail

දෙපත් තුඩුල්ලා · depath thudulla

Rhinophis homolepis

Non-venomous Endemic

An endemic burrowing shieldtail.

How to identify

1Cylindrical burrower, blunt at both ends

2Shielded tail tip

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

Wet zoneHill country

Moist forest soil.