Typhlopidae
How’s Blind Snake
Anilios howi
How’s Blind Snake is recorded in Western Australia, including the Walsh Point type locality. It is a dark, moderately slender blind snake with a rounded snout.
Non-venomous
Identification and appearance
A dark, fairly slender blind snake with a rounded snout. Colour is described broadly as dark in the cited diagnosis; a more specific hue is not established.
Other names
Kimberley Deep Soil Blind Snake
Typical length
AROD lists a species average of 21 cm; these figures do not establish a typical adult interval.
Body build
slender
Key identification features
- Dark, moderately slender form
- Rounded snout
- Walsh Point type locality
Where it is found
Western Australia, including the Walsh Point type locality.
Reproduction
Egg-laying.
Medical significance
Blind snakes are non-venomous. If the snake has not been reliably identified and a bite is suspected, call 000 and follow snakebite first aid.
What to do if you encounter one
Keep well clear, leave a route for the snake to move away and do not approach for a closer look. If it is inside a building, keep people and pets away and contact a qualified local snake catcher.
Sources checked
- Australian Reptile Online Database — Anilios howi (2026-09-25)
- The Reptile Database — Anilios howi (2026-09-25)
- Queensland Government — Blind snakes (2026-09-25)
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