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The Barbados threadsnake (Tetracheilostoma carlae) is a species of threadsnake. It is the smallest known snake species. [2] This member of the Leptotyphlopidae family is found on the Caribbean islands of Barbados and Anguilla.
17 Ιουν 2024 · This recently discovered snake is considered the smallest snake in the world, with an adult length of about 3.94 inches and no more, as far as anyone knows, than 4.09 inches. As its name implies, it was found in Barbados and might also be found in Barbuda and Antigua.
Barbados threadsnake, (Leptotyphlops carlae), tiny burrowing member of the snake family Leptotyphlopidae. Reaching a maximum adult length of only 10.4 cm (4.1 inches) and an average weight of 0.6 g (0.02 ounce), it is thought to be the world’s smallest known snake.
21 Νοε 2018 · The Barbados threadsnake (Leptotyphlops carlae) is the world's smallest snake. Learn more about the size, appearance, diet, behavior, habitat, and range of this snake.
The Barbados threadsnake (Tetracheilostoma carlae) is the smallest known snake species in the world. It was first identified as a separate species in 2008 by S. Blair Hedges, a herpetologist from Pennsylvania State University.
28 Δεκ 2023 · Found exclusively on the Caribbean island of Barbados, the Barbados Threadsnake (Leptotyphlops carlae) holds the title for being the smallest snake species in the world. Discovered in 2008, this tiny snake has captivated the attention of scientists and snake enthusiasts alike.
Relatively small snakes, leptotyphlopids rarely exceed 30 cm (12 in) in length; only Trilepida macrolepis and Leptotyphlops occidentalis grow larger. The cranium and upper jaws are immobile and no teeth are in the upper jaw.
