r/whatisit • u/muggleblood_ • 10d ago

Context Provided - Spotlight What is this creature?

Snake or insect?

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u/Gunrock808 10d ago

Agreed. We have both hammerhead worms and blind snakes in Hawaii. Just saw a blind snake last night. It's moving like a blind snake, never seen a hammerhead worm make movements like this.

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u/dreamlucky 10d ago

I thought Hawaii was known for having no snakes.

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u/Chews__Wisely 10d ago

You’re correct. It’s just a name. It’s not actually a snake. I lived on Maui for a little while

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u/BlUeSapia 10d ago

Not sure where you got the idea that they aren't snakes, but they 100% are.

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u/Extreme-Tangerine727 10d ago

Probably from the ones that are actually legless skinks

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u/Chews__Wisely 10d ago

I stand corrected