Letheobia simonii

Letheobia simonii is a blind snake species endemic to the Middle East.

[4] The specific name, simonii, is in honor of German entomologist Hans Simon from Stuttgart.

[2] L. simonii is flesh-colored, and may attain a total length (including tail) of about 20 cm (about 8 inches).

The snout is very prominent and pointed, with a sharp cutting edge, below which are located the nostrils.

[7] L. simonii prefers subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation.

Hans Simon