Unlike other snakes, the head scales resemble the body scales. The head and tail are superficially similar as the head and neck are indistinct. braminus in Hua Hin, Thailand (top) and East Timor (bottom)Īdults measure 2–4 inches (5.1–10.2 cm) long, uncommonly to 6 inches (15 cm), making it the smallest known snake species. The specific name is a Latinized form of the word Brahmin. The species is parthenogenetic and all known specimens have been female. 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. Indotyphlops braminus, commonly known as the brahminy blind snake and other names, is a non-venomous blind snake species found mostly in Africa and Asia, but has been introduced in many other parts of the world.
Typhlops braminus braminus - Mertens, 1930.Typhlops ( Typhlops) euproctus Boettger, 1882.
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