The Family Anomalepididae comprises a group of small, burrowing snakes commonly known as primitive blind snakes. They are found in Central and South America and are adapted to a fossorial lifestyle, spending most of their lives underground. Members of this family have reduced eyes covered by scales, smooth cylindrical bodies, and short tails, reflecting their subterranean habits. They primarily feed on ants, termites, and other small invertebrates, using specialized jaw and sensory adaptations to detect prey in soil or leaf litter. Anomalepididae are considered primitive snakes, providing important insights into the early evolution of Serpentes.