Worm snake

Worm snake is the common name sometimes given to several species of snakes. They share the characteristics of small size, primarily subterranean habitat, non-functioning or small eyes, and varying resemblance to earthworms. Many are also known as Blind snakes, the alternative common name. Genera of snakes often called "worm snakes":

• Typhlina, sometimes also referred to as shield-tailed snakes, or the African worm snake
• Typhlops, sometimes also referred to as burrowing snakes