Schmutz's worm snake
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Indotyphlops schmutzi

Schmutz's worm snake (Indotyphlops schmutzi) is a species of snake in the family Typhlopidae. The species is endemic to Indonesia.

Animal name origin

The specific name, schmutzi, is in honor of Father Erwin Schmutz, who in addition to being a missionary, is also a herpetologist and ornithologist.

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I. schmutzi is found in Indonesia on the islands of Flores and Komodo.

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The preferred natural habitat of I. schmutzi is forest.

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Mating Habits

I. schmutzi is oviparous.

References

1. Schmutz's worm snake Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schmutz's_worm_snake
2. Schmutz's worm snake on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/178325/7523370

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