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Brahminy Blindsnake

Indotyphlops braminus

Worldwide
10,087 observations
Group
Reptiles
iNaturalist Wikipedia

About

Indotyphlops braminus, commonly known as the brahminy blind snake and other names, is a nonvenomous blind snake species found mostly in Africa and Asia, but has been introduced in many other parts of the world. They are completely fossorial (i.e., burrowing) animals, with habits and appearance similar to earthworms, for which they are often mistaken, although close examination reveals tiny scales rather than the annular segments characteristic of true earthworms. The specific name is a latinized...

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