The prong-snouted blind snake (Anilios bituberculatus) is a species of non-venomous worm-like burrowing snakes belonging to the Typhlopidae family. It is endemic to central southern, continental Australia.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Prong-snouted 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
- Rhinotyphlops lalandei
- Anilios australis
- Anilios nigrescens
- Myriopholis longicauda
- Anilios bicolor
- Xerotyphlops vermicularis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Typhlopidae
- Genus
- Anilios
- Species
- Anilios bituberculatus
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