Xenotyphlops grandidieri is a species of blind snake in the family Xenotyphlopidae.

[5] In addition to having no subspecies, X. grandidieri is the only species in the genus Xenotyphlops, which is the only genus in the family Xenotyphlopidae.

[4] The specific name, grandidieri, is in honor of French naturalist Alfred Grandidier.

[6] X. grandidieri is found in northern Madagascar.

[2] The preferred natural habitat of X. grandidieri is shrubland or forest on sand dunes or with sandy soil, at altitudes from sea level to 50 m (160 ft).