![]() Blind snakes are one of several insectivorous (insect eating) creatures found around Texas homes and landscapes. It is rarely observed on the surface during the day unless ground is very wet or flooded. It is active on the soil surface at night or early evening, feeding on larvae and pupae of insects, termites, and earthworms. The Texas blind snake is considered beneficial because of its feeding habits. The most difficult aspect of the Texas blind snake is convincing the startled finder that these snakes are not baby snakes which can grow large! Their small size, the eyes buried beneath translucent scales, the brown to reddish-brown, pink or silvery-tan color of this snake, and their habit of burrowing has lead to the common name “worm snake”. ![]() Their dentation is reduced to a few teeth on the lower jaw. The largest blind snake reported was 10-3/4 inches long. These small, 5 – 8 inch long, snakes are not only blind, but they never bite people, even though they are related to the Boas. Although harmless, they can be considered a nuisance when they occur in the home.įig. They appeared to be using the water source from a basin which collected condensation from the air conditioning evaporator where the drain had become partially plugged with algae (pers. In one instance, many of these snakes were found living in the duct-work used for the heating and cooling system in an attic of a house. ![]() However, they are most often encountered in areas where moisture is available and are more prominent after rains. Occasionally, blind snakes are found under house foundations and in bath traps. These snakes occur on stony hillsides, prairies, and sandy or rocky deserts, under stones, boulders or other objects throughout most of the state. The Texas blind snake, Leptotyphlops dulcis*, (also called plains thread snake) can be common in the Texas landscape. Drees, Professor and Extension Entomologistĭepartment of Entomology, Texas A&M University
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |