Large Scaled Shield Tail Snake (Uropeltis macrolepis)

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Photo by Wild Things

Published on Project Noah

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Field Notes

Description:

It burrows in the ground on being threatened. The second pic shows why it has been given the name of Shield Tail.

Habitat:

Seen at Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary which is a rain forest.

Reference Links:

Uropeltis macrolepis

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Comments (6)

Wild Things

Thanks Neil and Samuel! This one was new for me too :)

Samuel Hartman

Excellent shot! Never seen that snake before, hopefully one day I will it's quite beautiful.

NeilDazet

Great spotting here. Super Satyen! Never heard of this species before.

Wild Things

Thank you Lisa and Jemma! Lisa because of users like yourself and with some help from some local societies, I have started loving these creatures all the more and enjoy clicking them too. Few months back I would just run away at the name of a snake :-)

HemaShah

wow!

LisaPowers

Amazing spotting. Love this beautiful snake.