First Scientific Record of Sistan Sand Boa Found in Rajasthan, India
Researchers have recorded the Sistan sand boa (Eryx sistanensis) in India for the first time after finding three specimens in Rajasthan's Sikar district during a 2025 survey. Previously known only from Iran and Pakistan, this non-venomous, thick-bodied snake inhabits dry areas and resembles the red sand boa but differs in tail shape. The findings, published in the Journal of Threatened Taxa, highlight the species' presence in human-influenced dry landscapes, including farmlands.
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hindustantimes broke this story on 27 Sept, 09:54 am. Other outlets followed.