Uraeotyphlus, 3 species, West Africa and India.

b. One series of teeth in the lower jaw.

Tentacle in front of the eye.

Cryptopsophis, 1 species, Seychelles.

B. Eyes below the cranial bones. Quadrato-jugal in contact with parietal.

Tentacle near the nostril.

Gymnophis, 4 species, South America.

Herpele, 2 species, Panama and Gaboon.

II. Without scales.

A. Eyes distinct, or concealed under the skin.