Dugand's blind snake

Dugand's blind snake is a species of snake in the family Leptotyphlopidae. The species is endemic to South America.

Etymology

The specific name, dugandi, is in honor of Colombian naturalist Armando Dugand.

Geographic range

T. dugandi is found in Atlántico Department, Colombia.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of T. dugandi are forest and shrubland, at altitudes from sea level to, but it has also been found in rural gardens.

Description

Dorsally, T. dugandi is brown with seven dark copper stripes. Ventrally, it is cream-colored.

Reproduction

T. dugandi is oviparous.