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Definition of cuvier blind snake
cuvier blind snake
Plural:cuvier blind snakes
• noun
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A type of small, non-venomous, burrowing snake belonging to the infraorder Scolecophidia, historically named after the French naturalist Georges Cuvier, distinguished by a cylindrical, earthworm-like body, smooth scales, and highly vestigial eyes suited for a subterranean lifestyle.
Example
"While turning over soil in the dense tropical underbrush, the herpetologist uncovered a Cuvier blind snake, carefully documenting its distinctively unpigmented, blunt head."
Word Nuance & Usage
Often written as 'Cuvier's blind snake' in scientific literature; it is frequently misidentified as an earthworm by laypersons due to its cylindrical, scale-covered body and vestigial eyes.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cuvier blind snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cuvier%20blind%20snake