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Definition of sand boa

sand boa

Plural:sand boas
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1

Any of various small, heavily built, non-venomous constrictor snakes of the subfamily Erycinae, native to arid and sandy regions of Africa, Asia, and southeastern Europe, characterized by their adaptation to burrowing.

Example

"The Kenyan sand boa is a popular pet for reptile enthusiasts due to its docile nature and manageable size."

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• Nearby Words

sanchezia
sand
sand bass
sand boa
sand diver
sand lizard
sand skink

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sand boa. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sand%20boa
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