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What is the Schokari Sand Racer?

Oct. 1, 2026

A routine forest patrol in Gujarat's Kutch recently led to an unusual wildlife discovery: an elusive snake named Schokari Sand Racer that had not been conclusively recorded in the region for more than 150 years.

About Schokari Sand Racer:

  • The Schokari Sand Racer, also known as the Afro-Asian sand snake, is an extremely fast diurnal snake well adapted to arid and desert environments.
  • Scientific Name: Psammophis schokari
  • Habitat and Distribution:
    • It inhabits desert regions with sparse vegetation, especially sand deserts, wadis, and oasis margins.
    • Its distribution stretches from North Africa (Libya, Egypt) across the Arabian Peninsula and the Near East to Pakistan, including southern Turkmenistan and northwestern India.
    • From India, it has been reported only from the deserts of Rajasthan and Kutch of Gujarat.
  • Conservation Status:
    • IUCN Red List: Least Concern

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