Anilios nema explained

Anilios nema, also known as the thread-like blind snake, is a species of blind snake that is endemic to Australia. The specific epithet nema (“thread”) refers to the snake's slender body.

Description

The snake grows to an average of about 27 cm in length.^[1]

Behaviour

The species is oviparous.^[2]

Distribution

The species occurs in the vicinity of Darwin, in the tropical Top End of the Northern Territory. The type locality is Fannie Bay, a Darwin suburb.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Thread-like blind snake . . Australian Reptile Online Database . Stewart Macdonald . 9 June 2021.
2. Web site: Anilios nema (SHEA & HORNER, 1997) . . Reptile Database . Peter Uetz and Jakob Hallermann . 9 June 2021.