Brahminy Blindsnake (Ramphotyphlops braminus)

Native to Africa and/or Asia, this tiny, harmless-to-humans snake has become an exotic invasive species in many parts of the world.

It can be difficult to distinguish the head from the tail. But the tail (left) is more pointed, and when picked up, they try to poke it into your hand. It doesn't hurt :-)

They feed mostly on the eggs, larvae, and pupae of ants and termites.

Close inspection reveals vestigial eyes that can only detect light intensity (not images) and that the body is covered in scales. Therefore this is indeed a snake, and not a worm nor a millipede.

The belly is slightly speckled.