Meaning of the word "blind snake" in English

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blind snake

US /ˈblaɪnd sneɪk/
UK /ˈblaɪnd sneɪk/
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Noun

1.

a small, non-venomous snake of the family Typhlopidae or Leptotyphlopidae, typically burrowing and having small, often vestigial eyes covered by scales, giving them a 'blind' appearance

Example:
The gardener discovered a tiny blind snake while digging in the soil.
Blind snakes are often mistaken for earthworms due to their size and appearance.
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