Persian Sand Boa

[Katt]

These guys are fairly rare to find in collections. The scientific name is Eryx johnii persicus, which is known as the persian sand boa. The nomiate forum Eryx johnii johnii are known as the Indian/smoothscale/brown sand boa. The persicus come from the more western side of the range of E. johnii and tend to keep some of the juvenile banding on the body and heavy banding on the tail. Most indian sandies turn all brown and lose the banding. Vanan bought me this guy at the Richmond show here in BC. While doing research on the Indian sandies I came across info on the Persian sandies and posted this pic trying to confirm what subspecies he was, turns out he's persicus and for that I am happy! I'd love to find a female for the male I have. I was told there was one for sale in a store in Edmonton, if anyone has info on persicus I'd like to know it!

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[Draconem]

There is a pet store here that has snakes that looks just like that, but are labeled "indian sand boas" (there is no scientific name). There are supposedly a trio, two look about the same size and color as yours, with slight banding. The third is about 2/3 the size of the other two and have more prominent banding.

I can ask the pet store where they got them if you'd like.

[Katt]

Juvenile indian sand boas, are orange with banding. This picture makes him look quite small, but he's not, he's a 3- 4 yrs old.

However, if you could get more info, that would be great! A number and name would be fantastic!

[Linds]

Congrats on your new addition! :D