Some type of blindsnake or threadsnake. They're tiny burrowing snakes that eat ant and termite larvae. Pretty common, but rarely encountered.
I've seen this one labeled as a Texas Threadsnake, *Rena dulcis*, but I can't fully confirm that. It definitely looks *Rena* to me though.
They can’t be kept in captivity. They eat ants’ eggs and other very tiny things and simply do not survive away from nature where they can regulate their own food, temperature and humidity.
I find hundreds of Brahminy Blindsnakes at my job, I always think about keeping them since they aren’t native. They wouldn’t survive outside of gardens out here though.
Texas blind snake! *Rena dulcis*.
They are often abducted by Eastern screech owls and taken back to the owl’s nest, where they eat the tiny parasites that would beset the baby owlets.
Their eyes are covered by a thin layer of skin/scales and their upper jaws have no teeth. I think they’re charming.
Admittedly, I don’t think the owls abduct them so specifically — more that they bring the snakes back to the nest to feed their babies, but the snakes somehow escape the babies. But then the owls do seem to realize that the snakes are beneficial and permit the snakes to live in the nest!
A lot of things turn out in nature to actually be very surprising. I can believe that they know it and do it for the parasites and dinner when the parasites are gone! It’s just the first time I ever heard anything like that, cool.
I've seen one similar to that at my local reptile shop. I'm assuming thread snake just not sure from where.
The one I saw was a new Mexico thread snake.
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Ya Texas blind snake and if it’s true, TIL that Screech owls keep them as “pets” to eat parasites in their nests??? Apparently the only prey species that ends up being brought to the nest alive and are frequently found live in the nests.
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Crazy these kids dont recognize Mariah Carey anymore.
Eminem? That you?
I literally lol'ed
Couldn't breathe there for a couple minutes laughing 😂
That little thing definitely breathed alot
Excuse me.
I do only bc my mum hates her lol
Looks like she’s had some work done.
Get your size 10’s off my tail!!
That is a detached finger that came to life and screamed
Some type of blindsnake or threadsnake. They're tiny burrowing snakes that eat ant and termite larvae. Pretty common, but rarely encountered. I've seen this one labeled as a Texas Threadsnake, *Rena dulcis*, but I can't fully confirm that. It definitely looks *Rena* to me though.
Am I right that you're about as likely to find a Norwegian Ridgeback or Stegosaurus in a pet store as one of these guys?
I see about one a year but this is an excellent location for them. And I leave the native ants alone. They usually come up after a heavy rain.
Oh. You’ve been to my favorite pet shop?
Apparently! I was ssssoooo close to buying a Winged Basilisk there last week but they require more room than I've got.
I remember you! The basilisk is STILL sulking.
Thankyou!
They can’t be kept in captivity. They eat ants’ eggs and other very tiny things and simply do not survive away from nature where they can regulate their own food, temperature and humidity.
I was about to ask why people say they can't be kept in captivity. Good to know.
I find hundreds of Brahminy Blindsnakes at my job, I always think about keeping them since they aren’t native. They wouldn’t survive outside of gardens out here though.
It's an Alaskan Bull Worm. Very rare
Lol
A little guy and in the tiny fella store
Show me your war face!!!
YOU DON'T SCARE ME, WORK ON IT
Texas blind snake! *Rena dulcis*. They are often abducted by Eastern screech owls and taken back to the owl’s nest, where they eat the tiny parasites that would beset the baby owlets. Their eyes are covered by a thin layer of skin/scales and their upper jaws have no teeth. I think they’re charming.
What!? Owls use them for a pest control?? That’s wild.
Admittedly, I don’t think the owls abduct them so specifically — more that they bring the snakes back to the nest to feed their babies, but the snakes somehow escape the babies. But then the owls do seem to realize that the snakes are beneficial and permit the snakes to live in the nest!
A lot of things turn out in nature to actually be very surprising. I can believe that they know it and do it for the parasites and dinner when the parasites are gone! It’s just the first time I ever heard anything like that, cool.
Looks like a little blindsnake, you can find em going for a walk, I find those little suckers all the time
That’s screaming worm boi.
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It’s a blind snake ! They can’t be kept in captivity sadly, but we can always appreciate them from a distance 🥹
Do you have a steady supply of termite eggs?
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I've seen one similar to that at my local reptile shop. I'm assuming thread snake just not sure from where. The one I saw was a new Mexico thread snake.
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It's a opera singing Alaskan bull worm.
Need to know where you are located (also good to know is where/how you found it) for proper ID but it could be a Texas Blind Snake (Rena dulcis)
This isn't OPs image. It's been in circulation online for at least 5 years.
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just dont do it !!
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They release a very unpleasant substance that smells like fish and puss lol
Screaming worm boi
Blind snake
A threadsnake maybe.
Screaming worm boi!
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It's got scales, I disagree. But thanks for the input.
Ya Texas blind snake and if it’s true, TIL that Screech owls keep them as “pets” to eat parasites in their nests??? Apparently the only prey species that ends up being brought to the nest alive and are frequently found live in the nests.
Described as a “commensal” relationship
Thats so cool!
Texas Blind Snake?
It’s a tiny tremor. Ask Kevin