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Indotyphlops braminus
Indotyphlops braminus (Daudin, 1803) from the Family Typhlopidae. Here is a very detailed description from Wikipedia: "Adults measure 2–4 inches (5.1–10.2 cm) long, uncommonly to 6 inches (15 cm), making it the smallest known snake species. The head and tail are superficially similar as the head and neck are indistinct. Unlike other snakes, the head scales resemble the body scales. The eyes are barely discernible as small dots under the head scales. The tip of the tail has a small, pointed spur. Along the body are fourteen rows of dorsal scales. Coloration ranges from charcoal gray, silver-gray, light yellow-beige, purplish, or infrequently albino, the ventral surface more pale. Coloration of the juvenile form is similar to that of the adult. Behavior ranges from lethargic to energetic, quickly seeking the cover of soil or leaf litter to avoid light. The tiny eyes are covered with translucent scales, rendering these snakes almost entirely blind. The eyes cannot form images, but are still capable of registering light intensity." This specimen was about 4 inches long.
There was some construction work being done at our house and I spotted this tiny snake just within inches of cement being mixed in front of our dog's kennel. I noticed that it looked like an unusual earthworm and it so intrigued me that I collected it and placed it on a piece of paper to take some pictures. I then immediately took out to the garden and released it. I had no idea that it was a tiny snake (until I started researching on the internet) and was astonished to find out that this was the smallest known snake species.
Spotted on Apr 22, 2022
Submitted on Apr 22, 2022
11 Comments
The only place I have seen drafts show up is when I click on the link to my page of spottings. but I wouldnt fret too much if you dont find any as the only thing you will find there is the photo(s), and that is the quickest/eaiest thing to redo.
Hi jazz.mann, thanks again for your latest tip about preparing the narrative in another app then pasting it into Project Noah. Great idea - I will do that for my longer ramblings ! Since you are being so helpful, I am still having troubling finding my "drafts" all of which were accidentally created. I know they are there somewhere because the number of spottings under my "Mugshot" is always 4 more than the actual number. How can I access them to delete them or continue working on them if I can't find them? Thanks.
One more tip if you write longer descriptions and are losing them due to IT issues: type your notes into a word-pad doc first and then copy and paste them over to the spotting
Don't worry at all, John B...Project Noah is a very friendly community...and honestly...I am usually always reminding people to fill in the boxes. It is WONDERFUL when people take the time and trouble to add a few lines. We really appreciate those who do...I have a few favorites...but hush...don't tell anyone.
Thank you again, jazz.Mann. I got it at last !!
You are welcome JB. Just hover your cursor over the comment and you will see a red x in the lower right corner.
Hi jazz.mann, thank you. I wrongly assumed that once a comment is posted, it could not be edited or deleted. This is so encouraging, Project Noah members are so helpful. I am learning something new every time I go on line and enjoying it thoroughly. John B.
HI John: you can delete a comment and re-enter it, there is no need to delete the whole spotting
Hi SukanyaDatta, thank you very much indeed for your assistance with my "drafts" problem and for your kind remark about my notes. Most people think I am too long winded and pedantic, but I have never the acquired the skill of brevity. On another point, some time ago you also made a kind comment about my spotting of a Mango Hawk Moth Larva. So, naturally I wanted to thank you and started typing my response into the comment box. I was only part way through when my laptop screen erupted into some crazy lines and distortions. So I had to force the computer to shut down and then I carried out a system recovery procedure. Then everything was fine until I looked at my answer to your comment. I was horrified to see a jumble of letters including some of the words I was typing and also your name, all jumbled up. I couldn't find any way of editing it to rectify the problem since it had already been uploaded. So I deleted the entire spotting and made a new replacement version. I have been hoping that you did not see the mess at your end, it was so embarrassing, but if you did see it, please make a little allowance for the fact that I am getting close to 80 years old now and sometimes get in a muddle with all this wonderful modern technology. Best Wishes, John B.
Hi John B, I have had many spottings saved as Draft ...usually when the power went off abruptly or I forgot to save. In my experience DRAFT is instantaneously available but ONLY the photo. I have had to painstakingly type in all text, map location and reference links etc. You simply go to the edit option and the DRAFT page with photo and blank boxes will open for you...don't forget to save. Good luck and I really like your notes.
I am a new Project Noah enthusiast and I live in an area where the WiFi signal is intermittent. I occassionally loose the spotting that I am working on because the signal dies. It then turns up many days later as a Draft. By that time, have usually done the whole thing again and I just delete the Draft. This is O.K. but I would like to be able to access a Draft I have created (by accident or otherwise) and that would enable me to complete it rather than start again. Can anyone please advise me how to access my "Drafts" ?