Classification:

• Phylum: Chordata
• Class: Reptilia
• Order: Squamata
• Genus: Typhlops

Comments:

1. 1. Typhlops braminus is commonly called blind snake.
2. 2. The body is cylindrical and covered with uniform imbricate scales.It is about 170-180mm in length.
3. 3. Body color is brown with a shining chocolate hue above and lighter below all over the body.
4. 4. The tail is blunt with small point.
5. 5. Few teeth are present in the upper jaw only. Lower jaw toothless.
6. 6. Presence of the large rostral, nasal, ocular and preocular shields on the head.
7. 7. Nasal shields are completely divided into an anterior lower and a posterior upper position.
8. 8. Sebaceous glands are present on the body.
9. 9. Mandibles united anteriorly by ligament.

Source:

1. Practical Zoology Vertebrates by S.S.Lal 2. A Manual of Practical Zoology Chordates by Dr. P.S. Verma