The Economic Times

First scientific record of Sistan sand boa in India: 3 snakes found In Rajasthans Sikar; heres how to identify them

Researchers have identified the Sistan sand boa in Rajasthans Sikar district, marking its first scientific record in India. The findings, published in the Journal of Threatened Taxa, highlighted key characteristics of the species. Comparisons were made with the red sand boa, noting differences in tail shape. The study indicates that the species might inhabit human-influenced dry landscapes, including farmlands.