Khorat Blind Snake

Khorat Blind Snake

Indotyphlops braminus

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Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Table Mountain National Park
26 Verified sightings at Table Mountain National Park From 2019 to 2026
136 Verified sightings across all 28 parks From 2019 to 2026
July Best month highest sighting rate
☀️🌙 Day & Night When it's spotted Active throughout day and night

About the Khorat Blind Snake

Indotyphlops braminus, commonly known as the brahminy blind snake, is a non-venomous blind snake species, found mostly in Africa and Asia, and has been introduced in many other parts of the world. It is a completely fossorial (i.e., burrowing) reptile, with habits and appearance similar to an earthworm, for which it is often mistaken and shares convergent evolution with, although close examination reveals tiny scales and eyes rather than the annular segments characteristic of a true earthworm. The species is parthenogenetic and all known specimens have been female. The specific name is a Latinized form of the word Brahmin. No subspecies are currently recognized as being valid.

Adults of I. braminus measure 2–4 inches (5.1–10.2 cm) long, uncommonly to 6 inches (15 cm). The head and tail are superficially similar as the head and neck are indistinct. Unlike other snakes, the head scales resemble the body scales. The eyes are barely discernible as small dots under the head scales. The tip of the tail has a small, pointed spur. Along the body are fourteen rows of dorsal scales. Coloration ranges from charcoal gray, silver-gray, light yellow-beige, purplish, or infrequently... Wikipedia →

Closest Relatives at Table Mountain National Park

Delalande's Beaked Blind Snake
LC

Delalande's Beaked Blind Snake

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Rhinotyphlops lalandei

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare

Global Distribution

Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability
1 Everglades National Park 🇺🇸 United States
~10%
2 Table Mountain National Park 🇿🇦 South Africa
<5%
3 Royal Bardia National Park 🇳🇵 Nepal
Insufficient data
4 Sundarbans National Park 🇮🇳 India
Insufficient data
5 Kerinci Seblat National Park 🇮🇩 Indonesia
Insufficient data
6 Kanha National Park 🇮🇳 India
Insufficient data
7 Noosa National Park 🇦🇺 Australia
Insufficient data
8 Khao Sok National Park 🇹🇭 Thailand
Insufficient data
9 Gunung Leuser National Park 🇮🇩 Indonesia
Insufficient data
10 Ranomafana National Park 🇲🇬 Madagascar
Insufficient data
11 Raja Ampat 🇮🇩 Indonesia
Insufficient data
12 Komodo National Park 🇮🇩 Indonesia
Insufficient data
13 Cat Tien National Park 🇻🇳 Vietnam
Insufficient data
14 Celestún Biosphere Reserve 🇲🇽 Mexico
Insufficient data
15 Taroko National Park 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Insufficient data
16 Tangkoko Nature Reserve 🇮🇩 Indonesia
Insufficient data
17 Big Cypress National Preserve 🇺🇸 United States
Insufficient data
18 Tsavo East National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya
Insufficient data
19 Las Baulas Marine National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Insufficient data
20 Tsavo West National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya
Insufficient data
21 Kaeng Krachan National Park 🇹🇭 Thailand
Insufficient data
22 Parque Natural Metropolitano 🇵🇦 Panama
Insufficient data
23 Bahía de Loreto National Park 🇲🇽 Mexico
Insufficient data
24 Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Insufficient data
25 Khao Yai National Park 🇹🇭 Thailand
Insufficient data
26 Soberanía National Park 🇵🇦 Panama
Insufficient data
27 Joshua Tree National Park 🇺🇸 United States
Insufficient data
28 La Amistad International Park (Panama) 🇵🇦 Panama
Insufficient data

Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Khorat Blind Snake in Table Mountain National Park?

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Khorat Blind Snake sighting in Table Mountain National Park, based on 26 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Khorat Blind Snake in Table Mountain National Park?

July has the highest sighting rate for Khorat Blind Snake in Table Mountain National Park in our monthly data.

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