Image of Western Blind Snake

Description:

They dont grow to large lengths, maximum 40cm. They have vestigial eyes since they are burrowers and have a pale beige color with a silvery sheen. Three scales between the eyes makes this one a western blind snake. A Texas blind snake has only one scale between the eyes. Nocturnal in nature they can be found near anthills and/or near termite hills. They follow ant pheromone trails and have a balanced s-shaped slithering motion that discerns it from a common earthworm upon sight. Keep your eyes at your feet as they may cross your path. They are not very fast and are easy to handle. Our camp was here in the summer and we saw a minimum of 6-8 sightings in 5 days. Most around 10pm-midnight