Mexican Blind Snake

About the Mexican Blind Snake

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Frequently asked: Mexican Blind Snake

Is the Mexican Blind Snake venomous?

No. The Mexican Blind Snake (Anomalepis mexicana) 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 Mexican Blind Snake poisonous?

Snakes are venomous, not poisonous. "Poisonous" means harmful to eat or touch; "venomous" means injecting toxins through a bite. The Mexican Blind Snake is neither poisonous nor venomous.

Is the Mexican Blind Snake dangerous?

The Mexican Blind Snake is not dangerous to humans. It has no medically significant venom and bites only defensively if cornered or handled.

Where does the Mexican Blind Snake live?

The Mexican Blind Snake has verified records in 5 countries, including Panama, Honduras, Costa Rica. See the distribution section below for its full range.

Where it is found

More Anomalepididae snakes

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  Ternetz's Blind Snake
  Liotyphlops ternetzii
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  Bonda Blind Snake
  Liotyphlops bondensis
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  Whitenose Blind Snake
  Liotyphlops albirostris
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  Trinidad Blind Snake
  Typhlophis squamosus
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  Costa Rica Blind Snake
  Helminthophis frontalis
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  Caracas Blindsnake
  Liotyphlops caracasensis
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  Cope's Blind Snake
  Liotyphlops anops
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  Colombian Blind Snake
  Anomalepis colombia

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

Anomalepididae

GenusA close-knit group of very similar species

Anomalepis

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

Anomalepis mexicana

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