Anilios ammodytes

Anilios ammodytes, also known as the sand-diving blind snake, is a species of blind snake that is endemic to Australia. The specific epithet ammodytes refers to the snake's habits and habitat.

Description

The species is a small, thin and pale blind snake. It grows to an average of about 25 cm in length.

Behaviour

The species is oviparous.

Distribution and habitat

The snake is found in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The type locality is Hermite Island in the Montebello Islands off the Pilbara coast.