Angola blind snake
A species of Afrotyphlops Scientific name : Afrotyphlops angolensis Genus : Afrotyphlops
Angola blind snake, A species of Afrotyphlops
Scientific name: Afrotyphlops angolensis
Genus: Afrotyphlops
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Description General Info
Description
The Angola blind snake (Afrotyphlops angolensis) is a species of snake in the Typhlopidae family.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Angola blind snake is primarily an insectivorous species, extensively feeding on a variety of insects and their larvae. It specifically favors eating ants and termites, using its exceptional burrowing skills to access colonies.
Appearance
Angola blind snake is a small, blind snake characterized by its slender, tubular body and smooth, shiny scales. Its skin displays a dull coloration, ranging from pinkish brown to black. Lacks typical snake features like visible eyes and a discernable head. Despite its snake-like appearance, it doesn't have a forked tongue or venom.
Behavior
Angola blind snake is a nocturnal, solitary species that burrows into sandy or soft soil to locate prey. It primarily hunts for small invertebrates. An ambush predator, it uses its acute sense of vibration to detect and capture prey. Its secretive, fossorial lifestyle and cylindrical body shape allow it to navigate under the soil efficiently.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Blind snakes Genus
Afrotyphlops Species
Angola blind snake 
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