Typhlopidae
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Acutotyphlops |
Typhlopidae (blind snakes) is a family of snakes containing 240 species in 3 genera. They are found mostly in Africa and Asia. The rostral scale overhangs the mouth to form a shovel like burrowing structure. The eyes are covered with scales and teeth occur in the upper jaw. The tail ends with a horn like scale. Most of these species are oviparous.
