What is the generally reported maximum length for adult Western Blind Snakes?
Answer
Occasionally reaches 15 inches
The size metrics for adult *Rena humilis* show a general range, though most commonly observed individuals are shorter. While the typical adult range is often cited between 7 and 15 inches, with many falling into the 6 to 10 inch span, the absolute maximum recorded length that the species can attain is reported to occasionally reach 15 inches. Despite this maximum potential, most collected records tend to center around 11 inches or approximately 28 centimeters.

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