Socotra Worm Snake
Xerotyphlops socotranus
- Venom
- Not venomous
- Constrictor
- Non-constrictor
- Type
- Other
- Family
- Typhlopidae
- Genus
- Xerotyphlops
- Continents
- Asia
- Countries
- 1
- How common
- Rare
About
Socotra Worm Snake (Xerotyphlops socotranus) is a non-venomous snake of the family Typhlopidae, found in Yemen. It lives in habitats such as desert, hot desert, underground burrows, loose soil and 6 more. Rare: recorded in only 1 place 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
- Laki Blind Snake Xerotyphlops luristanicus
- Syrian Blind Snake Xerotyphlops syriacus
- Amsâga Worm Snake Xerotyphlops etheridgei
- Iranian Worm Snake Xerotyphlops wilsoni
- Eurasian Blind Snake Xerotyphlops vermicularis
- Andy’s Blind Snake Malayotyphlops andyi
- Afrotyphlops rouxestevae
- Blunt-snouted Blindsnake Anilios obtusifrons
- Dominican Worm Snake Antillotyphlops dominicanus
- Argyrophis giandinhensis
- Sierra Madre Blind Snake Malayotyphlops denrorum
- Afrotyphlops chirioi
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.