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Definition of sand boa

sand boa

Plural:sand boas
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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.

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

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