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PANTANAL THREADSNAKE Epictia vellardi
Worm-like and completely inoffensive, this small blind snake is incapable of biting humans and can be handled without worry. It is generally subterranean in behaviour, having a particular fondness for termites, but may come to the surface in search of new food sources - as a result it is equally likely to be encountered during the day or night.
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FIGURE 1 - (FPREP172PH) Dorsal view, Cruce Los Pioneros, Departamento Presidente Hayes (Jerry Cooper October 2007).
FIGURE 2 - (FPREP173PH) Same individual as (FPREP172PH) (Jerry Cooper October 2007).
FIGURE 3 - (FPREP608PH) Dorsal view, Fortín Toledo, Departamento Boquerón (Paul Smith August 2011).
FIGURE 4 - (FPREP609PH) Same individual as (FPREP608PH) (Paul Smith August 2011).
FIGURE 5 - (FPREP610PH) Same individual as (FPREP608PH) lateral view (Paul Smith August 2011).
FIGURE 6 - (FPREP611PH) Same individual as (FPREP608PH) ventral view (Paul Smith August 2011).
VIDEO - (FPREP612VI) Same individual as (FPREP608PH) (Paul Smith August 2011).
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