Big-scaled blind snake
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Trilepida macrolepis

The big-scaled blind snake (Trilepida macrolepis ) is a species of snake in the family Leptotyphlopidae. The species is endemic to southern Central America and northern South America.

Appearance

T. macrolepis has 14 rows of scales around the body. Each scale has a lighter border. The centers of the scales in the seven dorsal rows are uniform dark brown to black. The centers of the scales in the seven ventral rows are light brown to brown.

Distribution

Geography

T. macrolepis has been reported from Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, the Guianas, Panama, and Venezuela.

Mating Habits

T. macrolepis is oviparous.

References

1. Big-scaled blind snake Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big-scaled_blind_snake
2. Big-scaled blind snake on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/203650/2769375

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