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Definition of madagascar blind snake

madagascar blind snake

Plural:Madagascar blind snakes
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• noun

1

A rare, critically endangered, and extremely specialized burrowing snake (Xenotyphlops grandidieri) that is endemic to the coastal sandy habitats of northern Madagascar and lacks functional eyes.

Example

"Conservationists were thrilled to rediscover the Madagascar blind snake, a small, pinkish reptile that spends nearly its entire life burrowing underground in search of insect prey."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Madagascar blind snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/madagascar-blind-snake
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