Joshua's blind snake
# Joshua's blind snake

Joshua's blind snake (Trilepida joshuai) is a species of snake in the family Leptotyphlopidae. The species is endemic to Colombia.

## Etymology

The specific name, joshuai, is a reference to Joshua, victor at the Battle of Jericho, in reference to the type locality, Jericó, Antioquia, Colombia.

## Geographic range

T. joshuai is found in the Colombian departments of Antioquia, Caldas, and Valle del Cauca.

## Description

T. joshuai is black dorsally, and white ventrally. The total length (including tail) of the holotype is 27 cm (11 in).

## Reproduction

T. joshuai is oviparous.

