About Xerotyphlops vermicularis (Merrem, 1820)
Common Name and General Size
Xerotyphlops vermicularis (Merrem, 1820), commonly called the European blind snake, is a small, earthworm-like snake with a maximum total length of 35 cm.
Body Segmentation
Its head, body, and tail are barely differentiated from one another, appearing as a single continuous segment.
Adult Body Coloration
Its body color is most often light brown, yellowish, or flesh-toned.
Juvenile Coloration
Juveniles typically share the same coloration as adults, though some smaller young individuals are pinkish.
Sexual Dimorphism
It is hard to distinguish male from female European blind snakes, but males usually have longer tails than females.
