Worlds smallest snake

This is one tiny snake, discovered in Barbados, is only 4" in length.

It is interesting that the hatchlings of these tiny snakes are often half the length of the adults, when compared to a larger snake where they are more often found at 1/10th size. The scientists claim that the small size allows for only one egg, and the larger hatch-ling would have a much better chance at survival.

The world's smallest snake, averaging just 10cm (4 inches) and as thin as a spaghetti noodle, has been discovered on the Caribbean island of Barbados.

The snake, found beneath a rock in a tiny fragment of threatened forest, is thought to be at the very limit of how small a snake can evolve to be.

Females produce only a single, massive egg - and the young hatch at half of their adult body weight.