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Brahminy Blindsnake

අන්ධ සර්පයා குருட்டுப் பாம்பு

Indotyphlops braminus

Least concern

Brahminy Blindsnake
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Overview

Indotyphlops braminus, commonly known as the brahminy blind snake, is a non-venomous blind snake species, found mostly in Africa and Asia, and has been introduced in many other parts of the world. It is a completely fossorial reptile, with habits and appearance similar to an earthworm, for which it is often mistaken and shares convergent evolution with, although close examination reveals tiny scales and eyes rather than the annular segments characteristic of a true earthworm. The species is parthenogenetic and all known specimens have been female. The specific name is a Latinized form of the word Brahmin. No subspecies are currently recognized as being valid.

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  1. Wikipedia (EN): Indotyphlops braminus — CC BY-SA 4.0