Prelims Bits
Context:
The Barbados threadsnake—the smallest known snake species—has been rediscovered after nearly two decades on the island of Barbados, where it was presumed extinct.
Key Details:
- Scientific Name: Tetracheilostoma carlae
- Size: Reaches up to 10 cm in length; small enough to fit on a coin
- Habitat: Lives underground, typically under rocks or leaf litter
- Diet & Reproduction: Feeds on ants and termites; lays a single slender egg
- Appearance: Distinguished by pale yellow dorsal lines
- Significance: Highlights the importance of microhabitats and conservation of lesser-known species