Anilios splendidus explained

Anilios splendidus, also known as the splendid blind snake, is a species of blind snake that is endemic to Australia. The specific epithet splendidus means “splendid” or “magnificent”.

Description

The snake grows to an average of about 15 cm, and a maximum of 20 cm, in length.[1] The upper body is dull grey, the belly white.

Behaviour

The species is oviparous.[2]

Distribution

The species occurs at North West Cape in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia. The type locality is Milyering Well in the Cape Range National Park.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Splendid blind snake . . Australian Reptile Online Database . Stewart Macdonald . 10 June 2021.
  2. Web site: Anilios splendidus (APLIN, 1998) . . Reptile Database . Peter Uetz and Jakob Hallermann . 10 June 2021.