Fascinating Facts About Blind Snakes 1. Not Actually Blind! Despite their name, blind snakes aren’t completely blind — they have tiny eyes beneath translucent scales that can detect light and dark, helping them stay underground and away from danger. 2. They spend almost their entire lives underground or beneath leaf litter, which is why people rarely see them. They use tunnels made by ants, termites, or other animals. 3. Blind snakes mainly feed on ant and termite eggs, larvae, and pupae — even