The family Anomalepididae comprises small, subterranean snakes that are rarely seen by humans. They are fossorial animals adapted to life underground, with slender bodies, very reduced eyes, and a lifestyle closely linked to leaf litter and moist soils.

These snakes are harmless, lack venom, and are seldom observed on the surface, which explains why they remain poorly known even in regions where they occur. They feed mainly on small invertebrates and other soil organisms, contributing to the ecological balance of these microhabitats.

Ecologically, the family Anomalepididae plays a quiet yet important role in soil dynamics. 

Their presence often goes unnoticed, and their main threat is not direct human interaction, but habitat degradation and the loss of natural soils.