Brahminy blind snake
A species of Indotyphlops, Also known as Common blind snake, Teliya snake, Bootlace snake, Khorat blind snake Scientific name : Indotyphlops braminus Genus : Indotyphlops
Brahminy blind snake, A species of Indotyphlops
Also known as:
Common blind snake, Teliya snake, Bootlace snake, Khorat blind snake
Scientific name: Indotyphlops braminus
Genus: Indotyphlops
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Description General Info
Description
Indotyphlops braminus, commonly known as the brahminy blind snake and other names, is a nonvenomous blind snake species found mostly in Africa and Asia, but has been introduced in many other parts of the world. They are completely fossorial (i.e., burrowing) animals, with habits and appearance similar to earthworms, for which they are often mistaken, although close examination reveals tiny scales rather than the annular segments characteristic of true earthworms. The specific
General Info
Lifespan
8-10 years
Diet
Brahminy blind snake's dietary habits are distinctively carnivorous, primarily consuming soft-bodied insects like ant larvae. Its flexible jaws allow for feeding on comparatively larger prey, demonstrating a preference for protein-rich nourishment.
Appearance
Brahminy blind snake is a small and slender blind snake, usually about 6 to 10 centimeters long, notable for its unique, scale-covered, ring-like skin which is uniformly dark brown or black. It lacks distinctive markings, has a very short tail, and possesses no limbs, wings, or horns. Its reduced eyes appear as tiny spots beneath the skin, contributing to its worm-like appearance.
Behavior
Brahminy blind snake displays a fossorial lifestyle, spending most of its time burrowed in soil, leaf litter, or termite mounds. It's a solitary species with limited social interaction. Unique to this species, brahminy blind snake is parthenogenetic, thereby, reproducing without a male. Notably, brahminy blind snake displays defensive behavior by coiling itself into a tight spiral when disturbed.
Population
Increasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Blind snakes Genus
Indotyphlops Species
Brahminy blind snake 
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