Common sand boa
A species of True sand boa Scientific name : Eryx conicus Genus : True sand boa
Common sand boa, A species of True sand boa
Scientific name: Eryx conicus
Genus: True sand boa
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Description
Gongylophis conicus, also known as Russell's boa or rough-scaled sand boa, is a non-venomous boa species found in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. No subspecies are currently recognized.
General Info
Lifespan
8-10 years
Diet
Common sand boa predominantly exhibits a carnivorous diet, feeding primarily on a variety of small vertebrates and invertebrates. This includes insects, small mammals, birds, and lizards, showcasing a preference for live prey.
Appearance
Common sand boa is a small, burrowing snake with a stout, cylindrical body. Its smooth, shiny scales are usually reddish-brown, with vivid darker brown or black crossbands. This species lacks exterior appendages like wings or tails apart from a short tail tipped with a curved spine. Both genders and all ages are similar in appearance, with no significant variations.
Behavior
Common sand boa is a nocturnal and solitary species known for its unique 'sidewinding' locomotion, employed to navigate sandy environments. This species exhibits an ambush predatory strategy, patiently waiting to seize prey using rearward-oriented teeth. Males engage in combat during breeding seasons, practising dominance over territories.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Boas Genus
True sand boa Species
Common sand boa 
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