Mendis' shieldtail

මෙන්ඩිස්ගේ තුඩුල්ලා · mendisge thudulla

Rhinophis mendisi

Non-venomous Endemic

Mendis' shieldtail

A recently described endemic shieldtail.

How to identify

1Small burrowing body

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

Intermediate zone

Moist soil.