San Salvador blind snake
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Epictia columbi

The San Salvador blind snake (Epictia columbi) is a species of snake in the family Leptotyphlopidae. The species is native to the Caribbean.

Animal name origin

The specific name, columbi, is in honor of Genoese explorer Christopher Columbus.

Appearance

E. columbi may attain a total length (including tail) of 18 cm (7.1 in). It has 14 scale rows. The rostral and head are brown. The body is black to blackish brown dorsally (11 scale rows), and reddish brown to yellowish brown ventrally (3 scale rows).

Distribution

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E. columbi is endemic to San Salvador Island in The Bahamas.

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The preferred natural habitats of E. columbi are forest and shrubland.

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Diet and Nutrition

E. columbi preys upon termites.

Mating Habits

E. columbi is oviparous.

References

1. San Salvador blind snake Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Salvador_blind_snake
2. San Salvador blind snake on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/50956478/115405981

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