Field guide
Striped shieldtail
ඉරි තුඩුල්ලා · iri thudulla
Rhinophis lineatus
Non-venomous Endemic
An endemic shieldtail with fine stripes.
How to identify
1Burrowing body with fine stripes
2Shielded tail tip
3Pointed snout
Good to know
Non-venomous and harmless. Clean the bite and apply a dressing.
Up to 0.25 m
Length
Nocturnal & fossorial
Active
Earthworms
Diet
Where it's found
Wet zoneHill country
Moist soil and leaf litter.