Hiding in wait to ambush prey!
During peak hours of the day, the Kenyan sand boa burrows under the sand with just its nose and eyes poking out to avoid extreme heat and to track prey.
Kenyan sand boa
Eryx colubrinus
Status
Least concern
Activity Period
Crepuscular or Nocturnal
Classification
Reptile
Habitat
Dry deserts and semi-arid scrub savanna.
Range
Found across northeastern and west Africa, including in Egypt, Niger, and Yemen.
Life Expectancy
Average lifespan under human care is 12.5 years.
Diet
Small lizards and rodents.
Social Structure
These sand boas typically live solitarily.
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