Tiniest Snake Species Ever Found

Barbados Threadsnake (Leptotyphlops carlae): This snake holds the record for being the smallest snake species in the world, with adults measuring only about 4 inches (10 cm) in length.

Western Blind Snake (Leptotyphlops humilis): Another member of the threadsnake family, this species is also quite small, usually ranging from 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 cm) in length.

Puerto Rican Threadsnake (Tetracheilostoma carlae): Similar in size to the Barbados Threadsnake, this species is also found in the Caribbean and measures around 4 inches (10 cm) in length.

Dwarf Pipe Snake (Anomochilus leonardi): Found in Southeast Asia, this snake reaches lengths of only about 6 to 7 inches (15 to 18 cm) and is known for its unique appearance.

Thread Snake (Rena maxima): This tiny snake, found in Mexico, Central America, and South America, measures around 6 inches (15 cm) in length.

Brahminy Blind Snake (Indotyphlops braminus): Distributed widely across the world, this species is often mistaken for an earthworm due to its small size, usually around 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 cm).

Nigeria Centipede Eater (Epictia tenella): Found in West Africa, this snake species averages about 6 to 7 inches (15 to 18 cm) in length and is known for its specialized diet of centipedes.

Jamaican Blind Snake (Typhlops jamaicensis): These snakes are endemic to Jamaica and are among the tiniest snakes, measuring about 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 cm) in length.

Slender Blind Snakes (Tricheilostoma spp.): This genus of tiny snakes includes various species that range from 4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 cm) in length and are found across different parts of the world.

Texas Blind Snake (Leptotyphlops dulcis): Native to North America, this species grows to about 5 to 7 inches (13 to 18 cm) in length and has a relatively widespread distribution.