Brown-snouted blind snake
A species of Anilios Scientific name : Anilios wiedii Genus : Anilios
Brown-snouted blind snake, A species of Anilios
Scientific name: Anilios wiedii
Genus: Anilios
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Description General Info
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Description
The brown-snouted blind snake (Anilios wiedii ) is a species of snake in the family Typhlopidae.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Brown-snouted blind snake primarily pursue an insectivorous diet, favoring a large variety of arthropods. Its specialized eating habits include predatory consumption of ants, beetles, and spiders, showcasing opportunistic feeding behavior.
Appearance
Brown-snouted blind snake is a small, elongated animal with a cylindrical body and a blunt tail, somewhat resembling an earthworm. Its skin is smooth and lacks pigmentation, resulting in a uniform milky white color. The species is entirely fossorial, adapted for a life underground, with tiny, rudimentary eyes that are barely discernable.
Behavior
Brown-snouted blind snake is a solitary, nocturnal species, exhibiting burrowing and underground living adaptations. It mainly forages on insects and small vertebrates after dusk. The species is not territorial, avoiding confrontation through its secretive, evasive lifestyle. Its behaviors reflect adaptations for survival in subterranean habitats.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Blind snakes Genus
Anilios Species
Brown-snouted blind snake 
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