Cylindrophis

/sɪˌlɪndroʊˈfɪs/ noun

Definition

A genus of small, burrowing snakes known as pipe snakes, characterized by their cylindrical body shape and blunt tail.

Etymology

From 'cylindro-' (cylinder) + Greek 'ophis' (snake), literally meaning 'cylinder snake,' referring to the snakes' distinctive tubular body shape.

Kelly Says

Pipe snakes earned their name because their bodies are so perfectly cylindrical they look like little pipes with eyes, and they burrow underground like living drills!

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