Syrian Blind Snake
Xerotyphlops syriacus
- Venom
- Not venomous
- Constrictor
- Non-constrictor
- Type
- Other
- Family
- Typhlopidae
- Genus
- Xerotyphlops
- Continents
- Asia
- Countries
- 4
- How common
- Recorded in 32 places on iNaturalist
About
Syrian Blind Snake (Xerotyphlops syriacus) is a non-venomous snake of the family Typhlopidae, found in Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria. It lives in habitats such as woodland, open woodland, shrubland, scrubland and 14 more. Recorded in 32 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
- Laki Blind Snake Xerotyphlops luristanicus
- Socotra Worm Snake Xerotyphlops socotranus
- 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.