Drewes's worm snake

Drewes's worm snake (Epacrophis drewesi) is a species of snake in the family Leptotyphlopidae. The species is native to East Africa.

Etymology
The specific name, drewesi, is in honor of American herpetologist Robert Clifton Drewes.

Geographic range
E. drewesi is endemic to Kenya.

Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of E. drewesi is shrubland, at an altitude of 1,300 m.

Behavior
E. drewesi is nocturnal and fossorial.

Reproduction
E. drewesi is oviparous.