Leptotyphlopidae
Collared Blind Snake
HarmlessHabrophallos collaris
The Collared Blind Snake (Habrophallos collaris) is a non-venomous snake in the Leptotyphlopidae family, recorded in 3 countries.
- Family
- Leptotyphlopidae
About the Collared Blind Snake
The collared blind snake (Habrophallos collaris) is a species of snake in the subfamily Epictinae of the family Leptotyphlopidae. The species is native to northeastern South America.
Taxonomy
Habrophallos collaris was previously placed in the genus Leptotyphlops and then in the genus Epictia, until in 2019 a phylogenetic analysis found it couldn't be placed in either genus, and a new genus was created for it. It is monotypic in the genus Habrophallos.
Geographic distribution
Habrophallos collaris is found in French Guiana and Suriname.
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of Habrophallos collaris is forest, at elevations from sea level to 450 m (1,480 ft).
Reproduction
Habrophallos collaris is oviparous.
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Frequently asked: Collared Blind Snake
- Is the Collared Blind Snake venomous?
- No. The Collared Blind Snake (Habrophallos collaris) is non-venomous and is not considered dangerous to humans. Like most snakes, it will retreat rather than bite when given the chance.
- Is the Collared Blind Snake poisonous?
- Snakes are venomous, not poisonous. "Poisonous" means harmful to eat or touch; "venomous" means injecting toxins through a bite. The Collared Blind Snake is neither poisonous nor venomous.
- Is the Collared Blind Snake dangerous?
- The Collared Blind Snake is not dangerous to humans. It has no medically significant venom and bites only defensively if cornered or handled.
- Where does the Collared Blind Snake live?
- The Collared Blind Snake has verified records in 3 countries, including French Guiana, Suriname, Brazil. See the distribution section below for its full range.
Where it is found
More Leptotyphlopidae snakes
Classification
How scientists group this snake, from the broadest category down to the exact species. Each step narrows to its closest relatives.
- OrderThe broad group of scaled reptiles: all snakes and lizards
- Squamata
- FamilyA group of related snakes that share key traits
- Leptotyphlopidae
- GenusA close-knit group of very similar species
- Habrophallos
- SpeciesThis exact snake, named in the two-part scientific name
- Habrophallos collaris
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Distribution from GBIF & iNaturalist. Venom status per CDC. Background: Wikipedia. Informational only. Never handle a snake to identify it.