13. Kata Kaluwa


 

Common Name:   Trinket snake

Scientific Name:   Coelognathus helena 

Animal Family:   Colubridae

Description:   Generally grows to about 1 to 1.5 meters in length. They are no significant difference in size or appearance between gender.

Found where:   They are found in some parts of the lowland dry zone and intermediate zone of Sri Lanka.

Habitat:   Trinket snakes are found in various zones of Sri Lanka, including forested areas, grasslands, and agricultural regions.

Food:   They primarily feed on rodents, birds, lizards, and frogs.    

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