Large shieldtail

මහ බිංඋල්ලා · maha bin-ulla

Rhinophis saffragamus

Non-venomous Endemic

The largest endemic shieldtail (formerly Pseudotyphlops philippinus).

How to identify

1Stout burrowing body

2Flat, rough shield on the tail tip

3Iridescent dark scales

Good to know

Non-venomous and harmless. Clean the bite and apply a dressing.

Up to 0.4 m

Length

Nocturnal & fossorial

Active

Earthworms

Diet

Where it's found

Wet zoneIntermediate zone

Moist soil of forest, plantations and gardens.