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Could someone please tell me the smallest snake species/sub-species in the world that is living?

Thanks,
Linda

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Eh, not really off topic. Someone feel free to correct me if I am wrong, but to my knowledge, Brahminy blind snakes (Ramphotyphlops braminus) are the smallest species known. They are born at around 2 inches, and obtain lenghs of 4-6 inches.

They are a pretty interesting species actually....as there are no males. The egg cells will actually begin division without male sperm.

This snake originated in Asia, but was imported here, probably by accident in plants or something. I think the only state they are found in is Ohio.

Hope I could help...
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Chris Foley

>>I think the only state they are found in is Ohio.

Did you mean "the only state they are NOT found in?" We certainly have plenty of them here in Florida.

Eh...Possibly. I just remember reading something about Ohio...hence correct me if Im wrong heh. Am I pretty accurate other wise?

Thanks
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Chris Foley

i remember hearing something about a thread snake. I haven't got a clue what the sci. name for it is or if thats even the best comm. name for them. I think they were on jeff corwin or that crocodile guy on animal planet. They look like worms and i believe get about 2 inches long and about the girth of pencil led.... just something i vaguly remember hearing- sorry if im wrong...
Beth
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their are males but if their are no males around the female can produce live young that are exact replicas of herself. and they are in many states not just ohio, as the other poster mentioned maybe just not in ohio but i dont believe they are here in new york either so im not sure what ohio has to do with them
adam
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Thanks to you all for answering my question. Mostly outts curiousity this question arised...but I will check out the info provided to me.

Linda Misch

I just knew you folks would have the answer! Thanks agiain.

Leptotyphlos macrorhynchus- with common names such as the thread snake, worm snake, common blind snake, grows to about 4 and a half inches. And im almost positive it is the smallest snake found.