The red sand boa (Eryx johnii), as its name suggests, is a thick reddish snake that burrows in loose mud and sand. It’s found in dry, sandy and rocky landscapes, often near farms, and it mostly ...

In November, Kenyan women's rights activists began 16 days of activism against Gender Based Violence, among which female genital mutilation is the most egregious violation, according to advocates.

While high-profile cases draw attention, about 30 percent of Kenyan women face similar violence, a number that has risen over the past year, as FRANCE 24's Olivia Bizot reports. France24 (Video) ...

The Cuffe Parade Police arrested four suspects for attempting to sell a Red Sand Boa snake near Maker Chambers in south Mumbai, a police official said Tuesday ...

Male Kenyan sand boas are much smaller than their female counterparts, so while they’re suitable for a 10-gallon tank, the females need at least 20 gallons. Burrowing needs to be considered when ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – The Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center in Virginia Beach announced the death of a female geriatric sand tiger shark on Tuesday. According to the aquarium ...

Kolhapur: The Talbeed police in Satara district arrested three men on Saturday for allegedly smuggling the Sand Boa snake, also known as the double-faced snake. Assistant police inspector at ...

The snake in the photo, a Kenyan sand boa, has eyes on the top of its head to see other animals while burying the rest of its body, according to the Franklin Park Zoo. Screengrab from the Franklin ...

Female Arabian sand boas lay their eggs in small clutches. They have to help their young break out from the eggs when they are ready to hatch, after roughly nine weeks, because the hatchlings lack ...

India has witnessed an 80% decline in the sightings of red sand boas in some areas due to the illegal wildlife trade, according to the report titled, Illegal Trade of Red Sand Boa in India 2016-2021.

A report by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)-India has pointed out 172 incidents of seizures of red sand boa (Eryx johnii) between the years 2016-2021.The report, compiled by the Counter ...

Kenyan Sand Boa Breeding. Breeding Kenyan sand boas requires proper planning, preparation and knowledge. The breeding process is more complicated than simply pairing a male and female together, but it ...