Oct 21, 2023, 12:06 PM IST

10 Smallest snakes in the world

Mahipal Chouhan

Thread Snake: Smallest snake, around 4 inches, found globally.

Brahminy Blind Snake: Tiny, non-native, 2-6 inches, common in tropics.

Barbados Threadsnake: Endemic to Barbados, 4 inches or less.

Western Blind Snake: 4-6 inches, found in the American Southwest and Mexico.

Worm Snake: Small, non-venomous, 7-11 inches, North America.

Southeastern Crowned Snake: Slender, 6-10 inches, in the southeastern United States.

Short-nosed Snake: Small, 6-9 inches, native to Mexico and Central America.

Northern Red-belly Snake: Small, 7-10 inches, found in North America.

Florida Crowned Snake: Small, 6-8 inches, native to Florida and nearby regions.