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Native to the Arabian Peninsula & Iran.
Around 35 - 40cm (12 - 18in) in length.
Arabian Sand Boa
(Eryx jayakari)
Feeds on Short-Fingered Geckos, Rock Geckos, and Worm Lizards.
Lives for around 10 - 15 years.
While its easy to make fun of its eyes... The reason why they are on the top of its head is because this snake is a burrower! It spends its days buried in the sand with its eyes projecting ready to pounce on prey!
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