V. Reptilia sensu lato-10. Ophidia-I (from Leptotyphlopidae to Uropeltidae)

A relatively diverse group adapted to feeding on termites. The mouth of slender blind snakes (= narrow-mouthed snakes) is so small that they can only suck out the abdomens of termites.

Leptotyphlops dulcis

The narrow-mouthed snakes include the smallest snakes. In the photograph, beside the coin, are an adult snake and its three eggs.

The largest and most diverse family of worm-like snakes

Skull of a blind snake

Typhlops vermicularis — common blind snake

Typhlops reticulatus from South America

Typhlops elegans

Typhlops diardi. The flattened eyes located beneath the scales are clearly visible.