Field guide
Phillip's earth snake
ෆිලිප්ස්ගේ තුඩුල්ලා · phillipsge thudulla
Rhinophis phillipsi
Non-venomous Endemic
An endemic burrowing earth snake.
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 forest soil.