Biology of the Blindsnake Typhlops Brongersmianus (typhlopidae) in a Semideciduous Forest from Central Brazil

Authors: Avila, Robson W.; Ferreira, Vanda L.; Souza, Vanessa B.

Source: The Herpetological Journal, Volume 16, Number 4, October 2006 , pp. 403-405(3)

Publisher: British Herpetological Society

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Abstract:

The biology of blindsnakes is virtually unknown. Herein, we present data on the biology of the blindsnake Typhlops brongersmianus from a semideciduous forest in Central Brazil. Males had longer tails and matured at smaller sizes than did conspecific females. Reproduction was highly seasonal, with clutch size of 45 eggs and oviposition in the early wet season. T. brongersmianus fed mainly on the pupae and larvae of ants, with ingestion of large number of prey items. Our findings agree with other studies of diet and reproduction of scolecophidians from other parts of the world.

Keywords: DIET; NEOTROPICS; REPRODUCTION; SNAKE

Document Type: Short communication

Publication date: 2006-10-01

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