This interesting little reptile is not native to Midway and probably came in with soil during the early cable company days. It probably is native to Africa and Asia but that is not known for sure. It has been transported all over the world in soil and potted plants. The scientific name is Ramphotyphlops braminus and it is known as the Brahminy blinsnake. All specimens looked at so far have been female. They bear live young or lay eggs and the offspring are all female and genetically identical. In the accompanying pictures a dime would barely fit inside the circle of its body. Also note the tongue flicking out of its mouth in the other picture.
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