15. Muhudu Naya

 

Common Name:   Beaked Sea Snake

Scientific Name:   Hydrophis cyanocinctus

Animal Family:   Elapidae

Description:   Adults typically range from 1 to 1.2 meters in length. There aren't significant visual differences between male and female  Beaked Sea Snakes.

Found where:   They can be found in the coastal water and coral reefs around Sri Lanka.

Habitat:   They inhabit coral reefs, coastal water, and estuaries.

Food:    Beaked Sea Snakes primarily feed on small fish and eels.

14. Depath Kaluwa

 

Common Name:   Slender Coral Snake

Scientific Name:   Calliophis melanurus

Animal Family:   Elapidae

Description:   Typically around 50-70 cm in length. Generally similar in appearance.

Found Where:   They are especially in the wet zone and intermediate zone of Sri Lanka.

Habitat:   Found in forests areas.

Food:   Feeds mainly on small reptiles and amphibians.

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.    

12. Kaha Garadiya

 

Common Name:   Oriental rat snake

Scientific Name:   Ptyas mucosa

Animal Family:   Colubridae

Description:   Typically around 5 to 8 cm in length

Found where:   The Oriental rat snake can be found across various ecological zones in Sri Lanka. These zones include the wet zone, dry zone, and intermediate zone. 

Habitat:   They inhabit various environments, including forests, grasslands, and urban areas.

Food:   They feed on insects such as beetles and ants.