blind snake; worm snake
Refers to small, burrowing snakes of the family Typhlopidae, especially the Brahminy blind snake (Ramphotyphlops braminus). Often encountered in gardens or under debris.
I found a blind snake in the garden.
Blind snakes resemble earthworms, but they are a type of snake.
fools rush in
Abbreviation of the proverb 盲蛇に怖じず (めくらへびにおじず), meaning 'the blind snake fears nothing' or 'fools rush in where angels fear to tread'. Used to describe reckless or ignorant boldness.
See also: 盲蛇に怖じず
Do you know the proverb 'The blind snake fears nothing'?
His reckless behavior is exactly a case of 'fools rush in'.
Katakana spelling, sometimes used in biological contexts or for emphasis.
Kanji spelling; rarely used. The kanji 盲 means 'blind' and 蛇 means 'snake'.
Mixed kanji-kana spelling; uncommon.
Compound of 盲 (めくら, 'blind') + 蛇 (へび, 'snake'). The exact origin is uncertain, but the name likely refers to the snake's reduced eyes and burrowing lifestyle.