Anilios polygrammicus
A species of Anilios Scientific name : Anilios polygrammicus Genus : Anilios
Anilios polygrammicus, A species of Anilios
Scientific name: Anilios polygrammicus
Genus: Anilios
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Description General Info
Description
The anilios polygrammicus snake is a small to medium-sized non-venomous snake that can be found in Indonesia and Australia. It’s rarely encountered as it spends most of its time under the surface. The exception is rainy weather when this snake comes out of its shelter. It feeds on insects and their larvae.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Anilios polygrammicus primarily feeds on small invertebrates, showcasing a specialized diet. It uses a unique hunting technique known as arthropodivory – preying primarily on spiders and insects which it detects using its heat-sensitive snout.
Appearance
Anilios polygrammicus is a small, slender blind snake with smooth, shiny skin. Its body is typically earthy brown to black with a series of fine cream-colored bands, often irregular in distribution. Its head is no wider than its body, well adapted for burrowing. They have small vestigial eyes covered by skin, making them effectively blind. There are no significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Anilios polygrammicus is a fossorial species, primarily exhibiting nocturnal and solitary behaviors. It burrows into soft soils for foraging and shelter, living largely underground. Predominantly an insectivore, anilios polygrammicus feeds on a diet of ants and termites. It displays defensive behaviors when threatened, twisting and curling into tight coils. No specific territorial behaviors are documented for this species.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Blind snakes Genus
Anilios Species
Anilios polygrammicus 
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