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Definition of kenyan sand boa
kenyan sand boa
Plural:Kenyan sand boas
kenyan sand boa Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A small, non-venomous species of constricting snake (Eryx colubrinus) native to the arid scrublands and sandy regions of Northern and Eastern Africa, characterized by a thick body, a blunt head designed for burrowing, and a mottled orange and dark brown coloration.
Example
"The Kenyan sand boa is highly sought after in the exotic pet trade due to its small size and famously docile temperament."
Word Origin & Etymology
Named for its geographic origin (historically associated with Kenya and the surrounding East African regions), its preferred habitat of loose soil and sand, and its taxonomic classification as a boid (boa).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kenyan sand boa. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kenyan sand boa