I was installing a privacy fence today and while digging I looked down and thought I had found the biggest earthworm I had ever seen! But as soon as I picked it up I knew instantly that it was no worm! It is an eyeless snake called a Blind Worm Snake. They are very rarely seen because they live totaly underground. He was at about 2 ft. deep! This is only the second one I have ever seen...and the first live one! I took him out to the woods and let him go, but stood there and watched him go underground to make sure nothing ate him. He is pinkish white with a pointed flat head and nose and has absolutely no eyes. He was about 10" to 12" long and he looks segmented like an earth worm and is surprisingly strong. Here are some pics I took of my daughter holding him before I let him go. I tried to geta close up of his head, but it's just all blurry.
Just thought some of you would find this interesting.
Just thought some of you would find this interesting.
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