Field guide
Müller's shieldtail
තිත් තුඩුල්ලා · thith thudulla
Rhinophis punctatus
Non-venomous Endemic
An endemic shieldtail with fine spotting.
How to identify
1Burrowing body with fine spots
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 zoneHill country
Moist forest soil.