Snake Comparison – Bibron’s Blind Snake vs Bibron’s Stiletto Snake

The Bibron’s Blind Snakes are small (under 40 cm) shiny snakes. They are monotone in colour and can be pink, brown or black. They have a rounded head and small, indistinct eyes which are under the scales and a large rostral scale for digging. They have rounded blunt tails and it’s often difficult to distinguish the head from the tail.

The Bibron’s Stiletto Snake has a pointed face and small pig-like eyes. Their scales are rounded and they have a tapered pointy tail with a spike on the very end. They are grayish black to brown in colour and may have a white belly. They thrash about when caught and often arch their neck in a threat display.

It’s easy to confuse a Bibron’s Blind Snake with the Bibron’s Stiletto Snake. The graphic below illustrates how to recognize the key differences between the two species.