The family Typhlopidae, commonly known as blind snakes or thread snakes, belongs to the order Squamata. These are small, non-venomous snakes that are adapted for a burrowing lifestyle, often resembling worms with their smooth, cylindrical bodies and reduced or absent eyes. Typhlopids primarily feed on ants, termites, and their larvae, using specialized jaws and sensory adaptations to locate prey underground. They are found in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide and are generally secretive, spending most of their lives beneath soil, leaf litter, or in rotting wood. Despite their small size and cryptic habits, they play an important ecological role in controlling insect populations and aerating the soil.