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| Reptiles and Amphibians Database .. detailed information | |
| Blind Snake Ramphotyphlops braminus | |
| Family : | "Blind Snakes" Typhlopidae |
| Description : | Length 12cm. Shiny dark purplish brown, lower sides and belly light brown. Eyes are diffuse dark spots. Harmless worm-like burrower. Eats termites, ants and their eggs. Forages on the surface at night after rain. |
| Typical Habitat : | Found in assocation with termites and ants. Can be found in gardens. |
| Distribution : | Darwin, tip of Cape York and Townsville. Probably introduced. |
| Introduced : | Yes |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
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