Anilios ammodytes explained

Anilios ammodytes, also known as the sand-diving blind snake, is a species of blind snake that is endemic to Australia. The specific epithet ammodytes (“sand-diver”) refers to the snake's habits and habitat.

Description

The species is a small, thin and pale blind snake. It grows to an average of about 25 cm in length.^{[1] [2]}

Behaviour

The species is oviparous.^[1]

Distribution and habitat

The snake is found in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The type locality is Hermite Island in the Montebello Islands off the Pilbara coast.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Anilios ammodytes (MONTAGUE, 1914) . . Reptile Database . Peter Uetz and Jakob Hallermann . 7 June 2021.
2. Web site: Sand-diving blind snake . . Australian Reptile Online Database . Stewart Macdonald . 7 June 2021.