From what I gather this snake was discovered back in 2008. Thought it was interesting!
Barbados Threadsnake (
Leptotyphlops carlae) is a species of blind threadsnake. It is the smallest snake species currently known to exist.
This member of the Leptotyphlopidae family is found on the Caribbean island of Barbados.
The average length of
Leptotyphlops carlae adults is approximately 10 cm, (4 inches), with the largest specimen found to date measuring 10.4 cm (4.09 inches). The snakes are said to be "as thin as spaghetti."
L. carlae is thought to feed primarily on a diet of termite and ant larvae. Threadsnakes are oviparous, laying eggs to reproduce. The female of this snake species produces only one large egg at a time. The emerging offspring is about half the size of the mother.
Above info taken from
Barbados Threadsnake - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
World's Smallest Snake Species
Threaded Mode