Giant blind snake
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Rena maxima

The giant blind snake (Rena maxima ) is a species of snake in the family Leptotyphlopidae. The species is endemic to Mexico.

Appearance

The largest recorded specimen of R. maxima is a female with a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 33 cm (13 in) plus a tail 1.8 cm (0.71 in) long.

Distribution

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R. maxima is found in the Mexican states of Guerrero, Morelos, Oaxaca, and Puebla.

Mating Habits

R. maxima is oviparous. Clutch size may be as large as seven eggs.

References

1. Giant blind snake Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_blind_snake
2. Giant blind snake on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/64059/12740985

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