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Non-venomous

Indotyphlops braminus

Brahminy Blind Snake

The Brahminy Blind Snake is one of the world's smallest snakes and the only known parthenogenic snake species (all individuals are female). Often mistaken for earthworms, they are frequently transported globally in the soil of potted plants.

Also Known AsFlowerpot Snake, Bootlace Snake

FamilyTyphlopidae

GenusIndotyphlops

RegionAsia, AfricaSouth Asia, Southeast Asia, East Africa, Australia

Brahminy Blind Snake
Photo: mmous · Source: GBIF · License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/

Brahminy Blind Snake