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. It is uniform brown dorsally, and beige ventrally.

Reproduction
T. nicefori is oviparous.