Scientists overturned hundreds of rocks in Barbados and found the world's smallest snake

After a long absence of 20 years, scientists in Barbados have triumphantly rediscovered the world's tiniest snake, the Barbados threadsnake.

This remarkable find, located under a rock during an ecological survey, measures just 3 to 4 inches long.

The rediscovery is crucial for understanding the species' diminishing forest habitat, and conservationists are optimistic that this will bolster efforts to protect the remaining forests on the island.