Whitenose Blind Snake

About the Whitenose Blind Snake

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Frequently asked: Whitenose Blind Snake

Is the Whitenose Blind Snake venomous?

No. The Whitenose Blind Snake (Liotyphlops albirostris) 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 Whitenose Blind Snake poisonous?

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

Is the Whitenose Blind Snake dangerous?

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

Where does the Whitenose Blind Snake live?

The Whitenose Blind Snake has verified records in 8 countries, including Colombia, Panama, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of). 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
• 
  Caracas Blindsnake
  Liotyphlops caracasensis
• 
  Cope's Blind Snake
  Liotyphlops anops
• 
  São Paulo Blind Snake
  Liotyphlops schubarti
• 
  Wilder's Blind Snake
  Liotyphlops wilderi
• 
  São Sebastião Blind Snake
  Liotyphlops caissara
• 
  Liotyphlops pino
  Liotyphlops pino

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

Liotyphlops

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

Liotyphlops albirostris

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