What significant factor necessitates distinguishing between a Western Blind Snake and the Brahminy Blind Snake?

Answer

Their native environment dictates different requirements for temperature and humidity.

Because the term 'blind snake' covers several genera, variation in their native environment dictates specific requirements for temperature, substrate, and humidity.

What significant factor necessitates distinguishing between a Western Blind Snake and the Brahminy Blind Snake?
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