Uraeotyphlus oxyurus

Uraeotyphlus oxyurus, the red caecilian, also called the sharp-nosed or harp-tailed caecilian, is endemic to the Western Ghats in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. It has a relatively thick body, a narrow head and a short tail, and can grow to 300 mm in total length (Wikipedia, general species account).

The body is dark brown with a whitish tail tip, and the chin and throat are light brown. The eyes are very small but distinct and surrounded by a white ring. The tentacles sit close to and below the nostrils, which are visible from above (Wikipedia, general species account).