Schinz's Beaked Blind Snake
Rhinotyphlops schinzi
- Venom
- Not venomous
- Constrictor
- Non-constrictor
- Type
- Other
- Family
- Typhlopidae
- Genus
- Rhinotyphlops
- Continents
- Africa
- Countries
- 3
- How common
- Recorded in 13 places on iNaturalist
About
Schinz's Beaked Blind Snake (Rhinotyphlops schinzi) is a non-venomous snake of the family Typhlopidae, found in Botswana, Namibia, South Africa. It lives in habitats such as dry woodland, dry savanna, shrubland, scrubland and 13 more. Recorded in 13 places on iNaturalist.
Where it lives
Native range
Habitats
Estimated from where this snake is recorded and what kind of snake it is - not a confirmed habitat survey.
Related snakes
- Somali Blind-snake Rhinotyphlops ataeniatus
- Scortecci's Blind-snake Rhinotyphlops scortecci
- Kenya Beaked Snake Rhinotyphlops unitaeniatus
- Delalande's Beaked Blind Snake Rhinotyphlops lalandei
- Boyle's Beaked Blind Snake Rhinotyphlops boylei
- White-headed Beaked Snake Rhinotyphlops leucocephalus
Stay safe: a photo or a web page can never tell you for certain that a snake is harmless. Keep your distance, never handle a wild snake, and get medical help straight away after any bite.