Field guide
Spotted black-headed snake
දැතිගෝමරයා · dathigomaraya
Sibynophis subpunctatus
Non-venomous
A slim snake with a dark head and a row of neck spots.
How to identify
1Dark head and nape
2Fine dark spots along the body
3Slender build
Good to know
Non-venomous and harmless. Clean the bite and apply a dressing.
Up to 0.5 m
Length
Diurnal
Active
Small lizards and skinks
Diet
Where it's found
Wet zoneIntermediate zoneHill country
Forest floor and gardens.