Longnosed Worm Snake
Longnosed worm snakes are found in selected regions of the continents of Africa and Asia. These are nonpoisonous snakes, and has a strange resemblance to worms, especially earthworm, from which it gets its name.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Serpentes |
| Family | Leptotyphlopidae |
| Genus | Myriopholis |
| Species | M. macrorhyncha |
| Scientific Name | Myriopholis macrorhyncha |
| Other Names | Long-nosed worm snake, hook-snouted worm snake |
| Length/Size | 16cm (maximum) |
| Body Coloration | Light to purplish pink |
| Habitat & Range/Distribution | Throughout most tropical and subtropical regions of the north African and the southwest Asian countries |
| Diet/Food | Small insects including ants, termites and other arthropod species |
| Venom Facts | Nonvenomous |
| Breeding Season | Spring |
| Clutch Size | 2-8 eggs |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
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Published on November 16th 2018 by staff under Snakes. Article was last reviewed on 19th November 2018.
