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Barbados Threadsnake
Tetracheilostoma carlae
The Barbados Threadsnake is the world's smallest known snake, endemic to the Caribbean island of Barbados. It is a slender, worm-like reptile that rarely exceeds 10 cm in length and has a diameter similar to that of a spaghetti noodle. This elusive snake spends most of its life …
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- Despite being a snake, its eyes are almost vestigial and it relies heavily on its sense of smell and touch to navigate underground.
- The Barbados Threadsnake is so small that it can curl up comfortably on a U.S. quarter. Females typically lay only one, relatively large egg compared to their body size. This species is often mistaken for an earthworm due to its minute size and pinkish coloration.
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