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Jerdon’s Worm Snake Did you see this animal?
Scientific Name : Indotyphlops jerdoni
Family : Typhlopidae
Order : Squamata
Class : Reptilia
Phylum : Chordata
Habitat : Mountains
Description : Jerdon's Worm Snake is a species of non-venomous snake. They are small in size, typically measuring around 10-15 cm in length. The head and tail are not clearly distinguishable, and the scales on the head and body are similar in appearance. Their eyes are vestigial, and they have a small pointed spur at the tip of the tail. Jerdon's Worm Snake has a cylindrical body with a glossy appearance and ranges in color from grayish-brown to reddish-brown, with a pinkish underbelly. They are commonly found in forested areas and are burrowing animals, often found in loose soil, leaf litter, and under logs or rocks. They primarily feed on small invertebrates such as earthworms, termites, and ants.
As burrowing animals, Jerdon's Worm Snake has adapted to living underground by having a reduced head and eyes that are no longer functional. Instead, they rely on their sense of smell and vibrations to locate prey and navigate their surroundings. They are active mainly during the night and can be occasionally found on the surface after rainfall.
They are known to lay eggs, with a clutch size of up to three, although little is known about their reproductive biology.
Jerdon's Worm Snake plays an important role in the ecosystem as a predator of small invertebrates and a prey item for larger predators such as birds and other snakes.
As burrowing animals, Jerdon's Worm Snake has adapted to living underground by having a reduced head and eyes that are no longer functional. Instead, they rely on their sense of smell and vibrations to locate prey and navigate their surroundings. They are active mainly during the night and can be occasionally found on the surface after rainfall.
They are known to lay eggs, with a clutch size of up to three, although little is known about their reproductive biology.
Jerdon's Worm Snake plays an important role in the ecosystem as a predator of small invertebrates and a prey item for larger predators such as birds and other snakes.
Distribution in Bangladesh
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description written by: Zarin Tasnim,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka ; information source:IUCN Red List Bangladesh-2015; photo credit:www.inaturalist.org, photo copyright: iNaturalist. more information please contact with us.
description written by: Zarin Tasnim,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka ; information source:IUCN Red List Bangladesh-2015; photo credit:www.inaturalist.org, photo copyright: iNaturalist. more information please contact with us.