title: Darwin blind snake
text: # 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.
  
  