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Mexican Blind Snake

Indotyphlops braminus

UncommonReptile & Amphibian
Illustration of Mexican Blind Snake (Indotyphlops braminus)

The Brahminy Blind Snake is the world's most widespread snake species, introduced globally. It looks remarkably like an earthworm and lives underground. An all-female parthenogenetic species requiring no males.

Habitat
Soil, gardens, and potted plants in warm, humid areas
Diet
Ant and termite eggs and larvae
How common
Uncommon

Best time to see a Mexican Blind Snake

The best time to see a Mexican Blind Snake is March–August, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 3,003 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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