Texas blind snake is a non-venomous blind snake species, found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Leptotyphlopidae |
| Genus |
Leptotyphlops |
| Scientific Name |
Leptotyphlops dulcis |
| Other Names |
Texas Slender Blind Snake, Texas Threadsnake, Texas Worm Snake, Eastern Worm Snake, Plains Blind Snake, Texas Rena |
| Length |
About 27 cm (11in) |
| Color |
Pinkish-brown; two dark spots for eyes |
| Distribution |
Southwestern Kansas, western Oklahoma, central and south Texas, southern New Mexico, southeastern Arizona (USA), Chihuahua, Coahuila, Tamaulipas, Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí, Veracruz, Querétaro, Hidalgo and Puebla (northern Mexico) |
| Habitat |
Prairies, hilltops, deserts or sandy areas |
| Diet |
Ant Larvae and termite |
| Hibernation Fact |
Hibernates deep underground during winter |
| Predators |
Eastern screech owl, domestic cats, moles, armadillos, skunks, birds, other snakes |
| Venom Fact |
Non-venomous |
| Breeding Season |
Late March to July |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size/Litter Size |
5 to 7 |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
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Texas Rena
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Texas Slender Blind Snake
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Leptotyphlops Dulcis
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We found a Texas Blind snake in our school. We found out that they are nonvenemous. Thank you. We heard from a teacher that they may be endangered! Is that true? Please give us any other information about this cool creature. Thank you
The species, in general, is considered Least Concern. But certain populations may have been declared threatened in specific areas. Not possible to be sure without knowing where you found it.
Are Texas blind snakes dangerous
Not really, as all blind snakes are non-venomous, and they are too small to cause any harm.