Darwin blind snake
# Darwin blind snake

The Darwin blind snake (Anilios tovelli) is a species of snake in the family Typhlopidae. The species is endemic to Australia.

## Etymology

The specific name, tovelli, is in honor of G. T. R. Tovell who collected the holotype while serving as a gunner in the Australian armed forces during World War II.

## Geographic range

In Australia, A. tovelli is found in the Northern Territory.

## Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of A. tovelli is savanna.

## Reproduction

A. tovelli is oviparous.

