Amphisbaena -
: They are primarily fossorial (burrowing) and feed on small invertebrates like ants and termites. Species like Amphisbaena alba have been known to emit vocalizations—hissing or snorting—when threatened. 2. Mythological Profile: The Two-Headed Serpent
: Most species are entirely legless with cylindrical bodies and ring-like scales called annuli. amphisbaena
Brands, Consumers, Symbols, & Research - Stalking the Amphisbaena : They are primarily fossorial (burrowing) and feed
: Unlike snakes (which have a reduced left lung), amphisbaenians have a reduced right lung to accommodate their narrow bodies. often called "worm lizards
Real amphisbaenians, often called "worm lizards," are highly specialized burrowing reptiles.
: Their eyes are vestigial and covered by scales, and they lack external ears, adaptations for a permanent life underground.