Prong-snouted blind snake
A species of Anilios Scientific name : Anilios bituberculatus Genus : Anilios
Prong-snouted blind snake, A species of Anilios
Scientific name: Anilios bituberculatus
Genus: Anilios
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Description
The prong-snouted blind snake (Anilios bituberculatus) is a species of non-venomous worm-like burrowing snakes belonging to the Typhlopidae family. It is endemic to central southern, continental Australia.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Prong-snouted blind snake primarily preys on small invertebrates, focusing on termites and ants. It boasts an exceptional capacity to extract these organisms from their nests with its pointed snout and tiny mouth.
Appearance
Prong-snouted blind snake is a small burrowing snake, typically measuring between 6-8 inches in length. It exhibits a pinkish-beige to dark brown body, which is significantly cylindrical and smooth. It is blind and has a rounded snout, a slim tail, and lacks limbs. Characteristically, it has a pair of mildly raised bumps—tubercles—at the sides of its snout. There are no significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Prong-snouted blind snake is a nocturnal and fossorial species, spending the majority of its life underground. It primarily hunts and eats small invertebrates such as termites and ants. This reptile is largely solitary, only usually interacting with others during mating periods. Noted for its defensive behavior, prong-snouted blind snake coils its body and exposes its pointed tail when threatened.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Blind snakes Genus
Anilios Species
Prong-snouted blind snake 
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