Syrian Blind Snake

About the Syrian Blind Snake

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Frequently asked: Syrian Blind Snake

Is the Syrian Blind Snake venomous?

No. The Syrian Blind Snake (Xerotyphlops syriacus) 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 Syrian Blind Snake poisonous?

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

Is the Syrian Blind Snake dangerous?

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

Where does the Syrian Blind Snake live?

The Syrian Blind Snake has verified records in 4 countries, including Israel, Syrian Arab Republic, Lebanon. See the distribution section below for its full range.

Where it is found

More Typhlopidae snakes

• 
  Eurasian Blind Snake
  Xerotyphlops vermicularis
• 
  Socotra Worm Snake
  Xerotyphlops socotranus
• 
  Brahminy Blindsnake
  Indotyphlops braminus
• 
  Bibron's Blind Snake
  Afrotyphlops bibronii
• 
  Delalande's Beaked Blind Snake
  Rhinotyphlops lalandei
• 
  Blackish Blind Snake
  Anilios nigrescens
• 
  Schlegel’s Beaked blind snake
  Afrotyphlops schlegelii
• 
  Zambezi Blind Snake
  Afrotyphlops dinga

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

Xerotyphlops

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

Xerotyphlops syriacus

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