Santander blind snake
# Santander blind snake

The Santander blind snake (Trilepida nicefori) is a species of snake in the family Leptotyphlopidae. The species is endemic to Colombia.

## Etymology

The specific name, nicefori, is in honor of missionary Brother Nicéforo María (1888–1980), born Antoine Rouhaire in France, who established a natural history museum in Medellin, Colombia.

## Geographic range

T. nicefori is known only from Santander Department, Colombia.

## Description

T. nicefori is a very small snake. Adults may attain a total length (including tail) of 10.5 cm (4.1 in). It is uniform brown dorsally, and beige ventrally.

## Reproduction

T. nicefori is oviparous.

