Anilios insperatus
# Anilios insperatus

Anilios insperatus, also known as the Fassifern blind snake, is a species of blind snake that is endemic to Australia. The specific epithet insperatus (“unexpected”) refers to the unexpected discovery of a new species in a well-populated and well-surveyed region less than 100 km from Brisbane. The common name derives from the type locality.

## Description

The single known specimen is 9.7 cm in length. The small, slim body is uniformly pale.

## Behaviour

The species is oviparous.

## Distribution

The snake was discovered in the Scenic Rim Region of South East Queensland. The type locality is Warrill View in the Fassifern Valley.

