Robust blind snake
A species of Anilios Scientific name : Anilios ligatus Genus : Anilios
Robust blind snake, A species of Anilios
Scientific name: Anilios ligatus
Genus: Anilios
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Description General Info
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Description
The robust blind snake (Anilios ligatus) is a species of snake in the Typhlopidae family.
General Info
Lifespan
6-10 years
Diet
Robust blind snake predominantly feeds on a diet based on small invertebrates. Their preferred staples include various soft-bodied organisms like earthworms, grubs, and insect larvae, often sourced from the terrestrial environment they inhabit.
Appearance
Robust blind snake is a slender, legless reptile with smooth, shiny scales. Adult specimens generally measure between 10 and 20 centimeters in length. They're predominantly brown with occasional black bands, leading to a black tail tip. Both sexes have the same coloration, lacking any significant age or gender-based differences. Notably, its snout is rounded, and the eyes are reduced to dark spots, suggesting a subterranean lifestyle.
Behavior
Robust blind snake is known for its particular fossorial lifestyle, exhibiting extensive burrowing behavior in response to environmental conditions. This species is a solitary, nocturnal predator that feeds primarily on small arthropods. No territorial or social interactions have been observed, reflecting a largely solitary existence.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Blind snakes Genus
Anilios Species
Robust blind snake 
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