Typhlopidae
Striped Blind Snake
HarmlessRamphotyphlops lineatus
3 photographs of the Striped Blind Snake. (c) Arkanniti Dibyawedha Adisajjana, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).
The Striped Blind Snake (Ramphotyphlops lineatus) is a non-venomous snake in the Typhlopidae family, recorded in 7 countries.
- Family
- Typhlopidae
About the Striped Blind Snake
The striped blind snake (Ramphotyphlops lineatus) is a species of snake in the Typhlopidae family. Once claimed as being extinct, it was rediscovered in the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve in Singapore after 172 years. The snake was found dead, and it was 4 cm longer than the previous maximum limit of the snake's length, 48 cm.
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Frequently asked: Striped Blind Snake
- Is the Striped Blind Snake venomous?
- No. The Striped Blind Snake (Ramphotyphlops lineatus) 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 Striped Blind Snake poisonous?
- Snakes are venomous, not poisonous. "Poisonous" means harmful to eat or touch; "venomous" means injecting toxins through a bite. The Striped Blind Snake is neither poisonous nor venomous.
- Is the Striped Blind Snake dangerous?
- The Striped Blind Snake is not dangerous to humans. It has no medically significant venom and bites only defensively if cornered or handled.
- Where does the Striped Blind Snake live?
- The Striped Blind Snake has verified records in 7 countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand. See the distribution section below for its full range.
Where it is found
More Typhlopidae snakes
Cuming's Blind SnakeRamphotyphlops cumingii
Olive Blind SnakeRamphotyphlops olivaceus
Brahminy BlindsnakeIndotyphlops braminus
Eurasian Blind SnakeXerotyphlops vermicularis
Syrian Blind SnakeXerotyphlops syriacus
Bibron's Blind SnakeAfrotyphlops bibronii- No photoYellowbellied blindsnakeRamphotyphlops flaviventer
- No photoRamphotyphlops hatmaliyebRamphotyphlops hatmaliyeb
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
- Typhlopidae
- GenusA close-knit group of very similar species
- Ramphotyphlops
- SpeciesThis exact snake, named in the two-part scientific name
- Ramphotyphlops lineatus
Keep learning
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- Venomous vs Nonvenomous: How to Tell the DifferenceThe folk rules for telling venomous snakes apart, where each one fails, and why location-based identification beats guessing by sight.
- What Is a Snake? Anatomy and the BasicsA clear overview of what makes a snake a snake: limbless body plan, anatomy, evolution from lizards, species diversity, and why they are ectothermic.
- How to Keep Snakes Out of Your Yard and HomeA practical guide to keeping snakes out of your yard and home using habitat changes that work, plus what to skip and what to do if one shows up.
Distribution from GBIF & iNaturalist. Venom status per CDC. Background: Wikipedia. Informational only. Never handle a snake to identify it.