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Definition of black blind snake
black blind snake
Plural:black blind snakes
• noun
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Australian A small, non-venomous, burrowing snake (Anilios nigrescens) native to eastern and southern Australia, characterized by its shiny, purplish-black to dark brown coloration, reduced eyes, and an appearance closely resembling an earthworm.
Example
"While turning over the soil in her garden, she uncovered a black blind snake and initially mistook it for a large, shiny earthworm."
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