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Definition of cuvier blind snake

cuvier blind snake

Plural:cuvier blind snakes
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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."

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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 Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cuvier-blind-snake
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