Is the Goggle-eyed worm snake venomous?

No. The Goggle-eyed worm snake (Leptotyphlops macrops) 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 Goggle-eyed worm snake poisonous?

Snakes are venomous, not poisonous. "Poisonous" means harmful to eat or touch; "venomous" means injecting toxins through a bite. The Goggle-eyed worm snake is neither poisonous nor venomous.

Is the Goggle-eyed worm snake dangerous?

The Goggle-eyed worm snake is not dangerous to humans. It has no medically significant venom and bites only defensively if cornered or handled.

Where does the Goggle-eyed worm snake live?

The Goggle-eyed worm snake has verified records in 2 countries, including Kenya, Tanzania, United Republic of. See the distribution section below for its full range.

Leptotyphlopidae

Goggle-eyed worm snake

Harmless

Leptotyphlops macrops

2 photographs of the Goggle-eyed worm snake. (c) Ewout Knoester, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Ewout Knoester.

The Goggle-eyed worm snake (Leptotyphlops macrops) is a non-venomous snake in the Leptotyphlopidae family, recorded in 2 countries.

Family: Leptotyphlopidae

About the Goggle-eyed worm snake

The goggle-eyed worm snake is a species of snakes in the family Leptotyphlopidae. It lives entirely on the coast of southern Kenya and northern Tanzania in East Africa. It lives in savanna, forest, and artificial/terrestrial habitats. Its population is fragmented, their populations have extreme fluctuations, and are in decline. It was assessed on January 26, 2014 as conservation status Least Concern.

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Frequently asked: Goggle-eyed worm snake

Is the Goggle-eyed worm snake venomous?: No. The Goggle-eyed worm snake (Leptotyphlops macrops) 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 Goggle-eyed worm snake poisonous?: Snakes are venomous, not poisonous. "Poisonous" means harmful to eat or touch; "venomous" means injecting toxins through a bite. The Goggle-eyed worm snake is neither poisonous nor venomous.
Is the Goggle-eyed worm snake dangerous?: The Goggle-eyed worm snake is not dangerous to humans. It has no medically significant venom and bites only defensively if cornered or handled.
Where does the Goggle-eyed worm snake live?: The Goggle-eyed worm snake has verified records in 2 countries, including Kenya, Tanzania, United Republic of. See the distribution section below for its full range.

Where it is found

Kenya Tanzania, United Republic of

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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: Leptotyphlops
SpeciesThis exact snake, named in the two-part scientific name: Leptotyphlops macrops

Keep learning

Distribution from GBIF & iNaturalist. Venom status per CDC. Background: Wikipedia. Informational only. Never handle a snake to identify it.