Brahminy blindsnake
(Indotyphlops braminus)
This species is Introduced in the United States
Origin
Ramphotyphlops braminus is native to southeastern Asia. Brahminy blind snakes were introduced all over the world through the shipment of live plants.
Life Cycle
Adult R. braminus are small, thin, wormlike snakes that are shiny brown, silver gray, charcoal, or purple in color. It can be difficult to tell which end is the head or tail because the neck is not distinct, eyes are tiny and the snout is rounded. Reproduction occurs without males as R. braminus consists of all-female populations (parthenogenetic). R. braminus are non-venomous snakes commonly found in urban and agricultural areas.
Distribution
R. braminus populations are recorded breeding and are self-sustaining with expanding range trends. Brahminy blind snakes are considered the most widespread snake species in the world.
Control Efforts
There are no known threats to natives.
https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/herpetology/fl-snakes/list/indotyphlops-braminus/
https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/nonnatives/reptiles/snakes/brahminy-blind-snake/
https://ufwildlife.ifas.ufl.edu/snakes/brahminyblindsnake.shtml
Ramphotyphlops braminus is native to southeastern Asia. Brahminy blind snakes were introduced all over the world through the shipment of live plants.
Life Cycle
Adult R. braminus are small, thin, wormlike snakes that are shiny brown, silver gray, charcoal, or purple in color. It can be difficult to tell which end is the head or tail because the neck is not distinct, eyes are tiny and the snout is rounded. Reproduction occurs without males as R. braminus consists of all-female populations (parthenogenetic). R. braminus are non-venomous snakes commonly found in urban and agricultural areas.
Distribution
R. braminus populations are recorded breeding and are self-sustaining with expanding range trends. Brahminy blind snakes are considered the most widespread snake species in the world.
Control Efforts
There are no known threats to natives.
https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/herpetology/fl-snakes/list/indotyphlops-braminus/
https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/nonnatives/reptiles/snakes/brahminy-blind-snake/
https://ufwildlife.ifas.ufl.edu/snakes/brahminyblindsnake.shtml
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Maps
EDDMapS Distribution - This map is incomplete and is based only on current site and county level reports made by experts, herbaria, and literature. For more information, visit www.eddmaps.org
State Lists - This map identifies those states that have this species on their invasive species list or law.
Invasive Listing Sources
Taxonomic Rank
| Domain: Eukarya |
| Kingdom: Animalia |
| Phylum: Chordata |
| Class: Reptilia |
| Order: Squamata |
| Suborder: Serpentes |
| Infraorder: Scolecophidia |
| Family: Typhlopidae |
| Genus: Indotyphlops |
| Indotyphlops braminus |