Eryx jayakari
Key traits and size details for Arabian Sand Boa.
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Sand boa native to the eastern Arabian Peninsula and adjacent southwestern Iran and Iraq; associated with sandy arid environments.
Native and introduced range details for Arabian Sand Boa.
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Recorded in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Iran, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Iraq and Qatar.
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Reference size-over-age data for Arabian Sand Boa.
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This is a burrowing snake of loose sandy desert; provide a secure setup with suitable soft substrate for burrowing.
Field studies and observations record lizards, rodents and beetles as prey; a captive diet and feeding interval have not been verified for this species.
Wild prey includes lizards, rodents and beetles. Species-specific captive feeding guidance was not confirmed, so tailor captive care with an experienced reptile veterinarian.
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