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Texas Blind Snake
Rena dulcis
Across the regions where it's common, the Texas Blind Snake peaks from March to June.
Shows up in 4 ecoregions and 1 state
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Snakes
Texas Blind Snake
Rena dulcis
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Description
Rena dulcis, also known commonly as the Texas blind snake, the Texas slender blind snake, or the Texas threadsnake, is a species of snake in the family Leptotyphlopidae. It is pinkish-brown (puce) in color with a deep sheen to its scales.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
R. dulcis is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. R. dulcis is found in a variety of habitats including desert, grassland, shrubland, savanna, and forest.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
It is often found after spring rains and mistaken for an earthworm. The diet of R. dulcis consists primarily of termite and ant larvae.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
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Texas Hill CountryTexas Blackland Prairies and Post Oak SavannaSouthern PlainsGulf Coast Prairies and MarshesStates
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When is the Texas Blind Snake most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Texas Blind Snake peaks from March to June.
Where does the Texas Blind Snake live?
It has enough records to show in 4 ecoregions and 1 states, including Texas.