Species: Ramphotyphlops braminus
English Name: Brahminy Blind Snake, Flower Pot Snake, Common Blind Snake
Chinese Name: 鉤盲蛇, 鐵線蛇
Family: Typhlopidae
Description:
Small (10-15 cm), thin, shiny, worm-like snake. The coloration varies from dark brown to black. The head and tail-tip are similar. The vestigial eyes are underneath the head scales. This primitive species is unixexual with no males ever been discovered. Commonly found in a wide range of soils, from gardens to cultivated fields and forests.
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References:
– Zhao, E., Leung, V., Leung, C. V. (1999). Notes on amphibians and reptiles of Macau. Sichuan Journal of Zoology 18 (4) , 147-150.