The Brahminy Blind Snake is the world's most widespread snake species, introduced globally. It looks remarkably like an earthworm and lives underground. An all-female parthenogenetic species requiring no males.
Habitat
Soil, gardens, and potted plants in warm, humid areas
Diet
Ant and termite eggs and larvae
How common
Uncommon
Best time to see a Mexican Blind Snake
The best time to see a Mexican Blind Snake is March–August, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 3,003 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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