please help identify this snake

[k***@gmail.com]

hello friends

i just encountered this snake in my backyard. could anybody please
tell me what species is it?

it's about 4.5 inch long and 2-3 mm in breadth and it's head is kind
of rounded and it's definitely not an earthworm

you can also tell me what to feed it.

please find the picture at

http://fb.esnips.com/web/kay2gtsStuff

and then see the image IMG_4429

thanks

[Chris McMartin]

Post by k***@gmail.com
hello friends
i just encountered this snake in my backyard. could anybody please
tell me what species is it?
it's about 4.5 inch long and 2-3 mm in breadth and it's head is kind
of rounded and it's definitely not an earthworm
you can also tell me what to feed it.

You did not say WHERE you found it, which may help in positively identifying
it.

The pictures aren't very detailed, but if you're in the United States, I'd
say you have a species of blind snake, _Leptotyphlops_.

Example:
http://www.mcmartinville.com/mcmartinville/reptiles/trips/texas/blind.htm

As far as what to feed it, if you're suggesting keeping it as a pet or a
study specimen, you will need a steady supply of tiny ants, termites, and
their larvae. These snakes aren't terribly exciting to watch! :)

Chris


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[k***@gmail.com]

Post by Chris McMartin
These snakes aren't terribly exciting to watch! :)

Beauty is in the eye of beholder, i suppose.

Post by Chris McMartin
The pictures aren't very detailed, but if you're in the United States, I'd
say you have a species of blind snake, _Leptotyphlops_.

i m in India and after your clue i found that this species is
called Leptotyphlops blanfordii around here
thanks