Xerotyphlops syriacus, also known as the Syrian blind snake, or the Levantine blindsnake. is a species of nonvenomous snake in the genus Xerotyphlops. This species can be found in Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, the State of Palestine, Egypt, and Israel. This snake is an insectivore and its diet consists of small ants and ant larvae. Xerotyphlops syriacus is a fossorial snake.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Syrian Blind Snake being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Xerotyphlops vermicularis
- Myriopholis longicauda
- Rhinotyphlops lalandei
- Rena dulcis
- Grypotyphlops acutus
- Rena humilis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Typhlopidae
- Genus
- Xerotyphlops
- Species
- Xerotyphlops syriacus
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