Photo: Валерия Ковалева
European Blind Snake
Xerotyphlops vermicularis
European Blind Snake — recorded from Georgia.
At a glance
Key facts in one look
Habitat
Open / rocky habitats
Length
Usually under 40 cm
Venom
None
Conservation
See IUCN
Family
Typhlopidae
Overview
Who is European Blind Snake
European Blind Snake (Xerotyphlops vermicularis) is recorded from Georgia. It is listed as biologically confirmed in that checklist. This page summarises occurrence and general natural history from scientific sources; fine-scale districts are given only when explicitly supported.
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European Blind Snake in photos
Identification
How to identify European Blind Snake
How to recognise European Blind Snake.
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Tiny worm-like blind snake with glossy scales.
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Eyes reduced to dark spots under scales.
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Non-venomous.
Biology
Diet, behavior, and conservation
Diet
Ants, termites and their brood.
Behavior
Fossorial; rarely seen on the surface.
Conservation
Recorded in Georgia. See IUCN for global status where assessed.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Short answers to the most important questions about European Blind Snake.
Yes. It is among the 68 amphibians and reptiles formally recorded from Georgia.
Site classification: Harmless. Venom: None.
Ants, termites and their brood.
References
Sources & References
References
Sources & References
- Tarkhnishvili et al. 2026 — Annotated checklist of Georgia's amphibians and reptiles
- Iankoshvili & Tarkhnishvili 2021 — Georgian herpetofauna records cited in Tarkhnishvili et al. 2026
- The Reptile Database
- IUCN Red List
Species profiles are compiled from peer-reviewed literature and established biodiversity databases, and are reviewed as new taxonomic and conservation data become available.