The Kenyan sand boa spends most of its life buried in the sand where it is invisible. This snake has a blunt head, small eyes, and a thick, short body.
Fast Facts
- When threatened the Kenyan sand boa buries itself in ground.
- The Kenyan sand boa typically hunts by lying in wait under sand and ambushing passing prey.
- The Kenyan sand boa has been known to kill small prey by dragging it under the sand to suffocate it.
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Scientific name |
Colubrinus loveridge |
| Range | East Africa |
| Conservation status | Not Listed |
| Diet | Carnivore |
| Zoo location | Education building |
