Guyana Blind Snake
Epictia tenella
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyLeptotyphlopidae (Threadsnakes)
- GenusEpictia
- SpeciesEpictia tenella (Guyana Blind Snake)
About the Guyana Blind Snake
Epictia tenella, also known as the Guyana blind snake, is a species of blind snake found on Trinidad in the Caribbean, and in South America, where it ranges from Guyana south to Brazil and northwestern Peru. It can reach a length of 170 mm (6-11/16 in) snout-to-vent. It has a medium brown dorsal surface, with a paler ventral surface and a yellow tail. Its head is dark except for a white to yellow spot covering the upper half of its rostral scale.
It is mesophilic. It burrows in damp soil and rotting vegetation, and possibly in ant and termite colonies. It feeds on ants, termites, millipedes, and eggs. Leptotyphlops tennela at the Encyclopedia of Life Leptotyphlops tennela at the Reptile Database
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Recent sightings of Guyana Blind Snake in Brownsberg Nature Park
LIVEiNaturalistGlobal Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brownsberg Nature Park | 🇸🇷 Suriname | |
| 2 | Anavilhanas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Guyana Blind Snake in Brownsberg Nature Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Guyana Blind Snake sighting in Brownsberg Nature Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Guyana Blind Snake in Brownsberg Nature Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for Guyana Blind Snake in Brownsberg Nature Park in our monthly data.