Brahminy Blind Snake
FamilyTyphlopidae
Venom TypeNon-venomous
Max Length0.15 m
RangeNative: South Asia, introduced worldwide
HabitatSoil, Leaf litter
DietAnt and termite larvae
Danger LevelNone
About the Brahminy Blind Snake
A tiny, worm-like snake often mistaken for an earthworm. It has spread around the world in the soil of potted plants, earning the name flowerpot snake. All known individuals are female, and they reproduce without males by parthenogenesis, so a single snake can found a new population. Its eyes are covered by scales and can only sense light. Harmless to people.
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