Field guide
Willey's shieldtail
දිග් තුඩුල්ලා · dig thudulla
Rhinophis porrectus
Non-venomous Endemic
An endemic burrowing shieldtail.
How to identify
1Elongate burrowing body
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
Wet zoneIntermediate zone
Moist soil.