All you need to know about these burrowing snakes
Are shieldtails venomous?
NoAre shieldtails iridescent?
SometimesWhere are shieldtails found?
Mainly in the Western GhatsAbout the contributors
Femi Ezhuthupallickal Benny
Femi is a PhD student at University College London (UCL), working on the ecology and behavior of Asian giant hornets. Passionate about insects, especially wasps, she loves fieldwork in underexplored places, studying how insects interact with their environment and discovering new species while at it!
Diviya Mehra
is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.
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Published: Apr 17, 2025
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