Leptotyphlops

Leptotyphlops is one of a number of major radiations of snakes in this hotspot, including the large boas (Epicrates, nine species); a genus of boldly patterned snakes that change colors (Tropidophis; 26 species, all endemic); and fastmoving racers (Alsophis; 13 species, all endemic).

Biological diversity in the Caribbean Islands 2008

There are three strict endemic reptiles, the snakes Spalerosophis josephscorteccii and Leptotyphlops reticulatus and the lizard Pseuderemias savagei, with two other reptiles nearly-endemic to the ecoregion.

Somali montane xeric woodlands 2008

The West Indies is also home to the world's smallest snake, Leptotyphlops bilineata, which could slither through a pencil if the lead were removed.

Biological diversity in the Caribbean Islands 2008

Hedges named the snake “Leptotyphlops carlae” after his herpetologist wife, Carla Ann Hass.

New Species Show Earth Carries On 2008

The reptile and amphibian fauna is poor in this area, although reptiles include the hookbilled blindsnake (Leptotyphlops macroshychus), cliff racer (Coluber rhodorachis) and white-spotted gecko (Tarentola annilaris).

Tibesti-Jebel Uweinat montane xeric woodlands 2007

The only strictly endemic vertebrate in this ecoregion is the Pungwe worm snake (Leptotyphlops pungwensis).

Zambezian coastal flooded savanna 2007

In St. Louis, he was Father Anderson Bakewell's first employer when then plain "Andy" collected snakes for him, among them Leptotyphlops bakewelli.

Don Herbert, RIP 2007

(08 / 03 / 2008) If one wanted to overcome their fear of snakes, they may want to start with the newly discovered Leptotyphlops carlae.

Mongabay.com News 2009

I believe this is Leptotyphlops affinis, the Venezuela blind snake but whatever it is, it is dead unfortunately.

Earth, Wind & Water 2009

The Barbados Threadsnake – Leptotyphlops carlae – measuring 4.1 inches 104 millimeters is believed to be the world’s smallest snake.

Top 10 New Species | Impact Lab 2009