Cape and Eastern Thread snake

Introduction: Cape and Eastern thread snakes (Leptotyphlops conjunctus) prefer a grassland and arid savannah type habitat.

Distribution: There is an isolated population in Windhoek extending north to Okahandja, including the Von Bach Dam and Gross Barmen Hot Springs Resort.

Diet: Fleas, ants and termites.

Colouring: The body and belly are a uniform brown-black.

Breeding: Females lay around 3 or 4 small eggs similar in size to grains of rice. Eggs hatch in February to March.

Size: Max SVL 175mm.