blind snake
US /ˈblaɪnd sneɪk/
UK /ˈblaɪnd sneɪk/
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cobra-cega
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
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The gardener discovered a tiny blind snake while digging in the soil.
O jardineiro descobriu uma pequena cobra-cega enquanto cavava no solo.
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Blind snakes are often mistaken for earthworms due to their size and appearance.
As cobras-cegas são frequentemente confundidas com minhocas devido ao seu tamanho e aparência.