my lovely partner introduced me to this snake today and i am in love with it. it is the stupidest looking snake i have ever seen /pos
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Animal of the Day!
Arabian Sand Boa (Eryx jayakari)
(Photo in public domain)
Conservation Status- Least Concern
Habitat- Middle East
Size (Weight/Length)- 40 cm
Diet- Reptiles; Small mammals
Cool Facts- Yes, this is a snake and yes, its eyes are on the top of its head. Being completely nocturnal, the Arabian sand boa spends most of its life buried under sand. At dusk, they wiggle their way to the surface so that the majority of its body is hidden. This is where their eyes come into play. With eyes positioned on their forehead, the Arabian sand boa is a vicious ambush predator. When a gecko comes into range, the boa strikes and constricts the lizard to death. Luckily, people don’t have to worry about this little guy. They’re only big enough to get your pinky toe into its mouth.
Rating- 12/10 (Please don’t laugh, they’re sensitive about their appearance.)
Requested by @blainwalker
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Here's the big deal, guys of any gender.
I actually forgot to post this yesterday - what a goose I am.
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Crested gecko + Arabian sand boa
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I thought I'd paint a snake, what better to start with than the Arabian sand boa. He's a little shy so don't scare him too much.
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First drawing of the year, arabian sand boa♡
WARNING: Snake, even if it's a very silly one
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LITTLE GUY ALERT
Arabian Sand Boa. These little guys can be found in the Arabian peninsula and Iran. They spend most of their days buried under the sand until night when they move towards the surface with only its eyes popping out. These little guys look like my very poor drawings of snakes.
Wiki link ⬇️
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lookit him he's trying so hard but there are still no thoughts in there i love him so much💖
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Sometimes god will sit down at his desk and carefully plan animals
And sometimes god gets really drunk and just wings it
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Day 16: Arabian Sand Boa
Y'all ever seen these snakes?? Absolutely wild to look at. Makes for a real derpy lookin' dragon (i say this with much love in my heart)
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