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Large Shield-tailed Snake[Pseudotyphlops philippinus]

woahjoe Apr 20, 2004 04:54 PM

Any info. about this species in captivity or in the wild. Thank you in advance.

-J.C.

Replies (3)

rearfang Apr 21, 2004 10:37 AM

You picked an obscure one there. Psuedotyphlops philippinus is actualy from Shri Lanka. It is a small burrowing species (to about 1')It is a live bearing species that prefers top soil... feeding primarily on worms. Small frogs and moths are reported as other possible food items.

Frank
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"The luxury of not getting involved departed with the last lifeboat Skipper..."

rearfang Apr 21, 2004 10:38 AM

np
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"The luxury of not getting involved departed with the last lifeboat Skipper..."

woahjoe Apr 21, 2004 03:32 PM

np.

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