A report by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)-India has pointed out 172 incidents of seizures of red sand boa between the years 2016-2021.
About Red Sand Boa:
Red Sand Boa (Eryx johnii) is a species in the subfamily Erycinae of the family Boidae.
It is commonly called the Indian Sand Boa is a non-venomous species found throughout the dry parts of the Indian subcontinent.
It is ovoviviparous and nocturnal and spends the majority of its time under the ground.
Distribution: The species is endemic to Iran, Pakistan, and India.
Appearance:
It is a primarily reddish-brown and thick-set snake that grows to an average length of 75 cm.
Unlike most snakes, the tail is almost as thick as the body and gives the reptile the appearance of being "double-headed".
Ecologically importance
Like other snake species, the Red Sand Boa also plays a significant role in the ecosystem by maintaining a healthy population between prey and predator.
It feeds on rodents, lizards, and even other snakes.
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