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kenyan sand boa

Plural:Kenyan sand boas
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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.

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"The Kenyan sand boa is highly sought after in the exotic pet trade due to its small size and famously docile temperament."

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