Anilios nema, also known as the thread-like blind snake, is a species of blind snake that is endemic to Australia. The specific epithet nema (“thread”) refers to the snake's slender body.
Description The snake grows to an average of about 27 cm in length.
Behaviour The species is oviparous.
Distribution The species occurs in the vicinity of Darwin, in the tropical Top End of the Northern Territory. The type locality is Fannie Bay, a Darwin suburb.
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