Discovered in Barbados in 2006, this worm-sized snake went misidentified for a century — and now, it may disappear before most of the world learns it exists.

The Barbados threadsnake, scientifically known as Tetracheilostoma carlae, holds the record for being the world's smallest snake, measuring around 10 centimeters. Discovered in Barbados in 2008 ...

The rarest snake in the UK Smooth Snakes are the least widespread across the UK, according to the RSPCA, localised to "isolated pockets" in the south of England, mainly found in heath habitats.

Discover the world’s smallest snake measuring only 10 centimeters; know its physical characteristics, diet, and more. TOI Trending Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: May 22, 2025, 10:36 IST.

The rarest snake in the UK Smooth Snakes are the least widespread across the UK, according to the RSPCA, localised to "isolated pockets" in the south of England, mainly found in heath habitats. Not ...

Not only is it the rarest of all UK snake species, but it is also the smallest, only growing to around 55cm in length. The RSPCA added: "They're typically a greyish brown in colour, ...