Name: Flowerpot Snake
Scientific name: Rhamphotyphlops braminus
Synonym: Brahaminy blind snake
Type: Snakes
Family: Typhlopidae
Habitat:
They prefer soil with good natural ground water, and are thus often found in agricultural areas, where land is artificially watered and/or cultivated. They feed mainly on termites and their lavae.
World Distribution:
This is probably the most widespread terrestrial snake in the world, Introduced into Arabia most likely from the import of potted plants and growing media.
Conservation status:
Not evaluated by IUCN Red List
Scientific publications:
None in Qatar
Similar species:
None in Qatar
Description:
A very small earthworm looking snake, with an average adult length of 12-15cm. The head is rounded and the mouth is low down on the head, the eyes are virtually invisible except for dark shaded patches. These snakes vary in colour but in the Arabian region are generally a uniform pink colour.
