Western Threadsnake

The Western Threadsnake is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

WESTERN THREADSNAKE Leptotyphlops humilis Non-Venomous DESCRIPTION: A small (up to 389 mm or 15" in total length), relatively thin, pink, gray, or mauve snake that resembles a shiny earthworm. Both the head and tail are rounded and blunt. More

Western Threadsnake - Leptotyphlops humilis As of 14 Dec 2007 | Home | The American Southwest Defined | Snakes of the American Southwest | Lizards of the American Southwest | More

Common names

Desert Blind Snake in English - English
Mexikanische Schlankblindschlange in German - Deutsch
Serpiente-lombriz occidental in Spanish - español
Southwestern Blind Snake/Threadsnake in English - English
Trans-Pecos Blind Snake/Threadsnake in English - English
Utah Blind Snake/Threadsnake in English - English
Western Blind Snake in English - English
western slender blind snake in English - English
Western Threadsnake in English - English
ഇരട്ടത്തലയന്‍ in Malayalam - മലയാളം

Order : Squamata
Family : Leptotyphlopidae
Genus : Leptotyphlops
Species : Leptotyphlops humilis
Authority : BAIRD & GIRARD 1853