Hi All,
Please help me ID. I got this little blind snake on a call out. I thinks its a Possible Flower pot snake.. Ramphotyphlops braminus. If it is in fact this species, then this is quite a find for me. According to my field guides, they aren't supposed to be in our area (Fochville, North West). The are parthenogenetic meaning that the are all female, but can fertilize themselves without the help of a "male". These snakes were introduced from Asia, and because of being parthenogenetic, they established themselves in small parts of South Africa and even Brazil. Thats why it would be quite important to me if this snake is in fact ID'd as a flower pot snake.
The snake was brought into a gentlemans house by he's pet cat! Its busted up a little but will survive.
Here are some pics. Not the greatest... sorry about the quality.
Regards,
Quintin