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Definition of dwarf sand boa

dwarf sand boa

Plural:dwarf sand boas
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A small, non-venomous constricting snake belonging to the genus Eryx (most commonly Eryx miliaris), native to arid deserts and steppes of Central Asia, the Middle East, and parts of North Africa, adapted with a blunt tail and specialized eyes for burrowing in loose sand.

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"The dwarf sand boa spends the majority of its life hidden beneath the surface, waiting to ambush small rodents that wander too close."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dwarf sand boa. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dwarf-sand-boa
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