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Snakes

Phipson's
Shieldtail

Vulnerable

Unknown

Phipson's Shieldtail

Uropeltis phipsonii

Cylindrical-bodied, smooth-scaled, head narrower than the neck. Tail very short, appears to be cut slant-wise. A broad yellow stripe on each side of the tail. Brown dorsally and ventrally, either uniform or with yellowish dots. A short yellow streak on each side beginning at the corner of the mouth. A yellow crossbar across the vent connecting the yellow stripes on the sides of the tail.

Phipson's Earth Snake

Regional Names
  • Marathi:
    खापरखवल्या, दुतोंड्या
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Taxanomy

SQUAMATA
UROPELTIDAE
Uropeltis phipsonii

Venom Status

Non Venomous

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