Eryx whitakeri
Species of snake
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Eryx whitakeri, also commonly known as Whitaker's sand boa or Whitaker's boa, is a species of nonvenomous snake in the subfamily Erycinae of the family Boidae. The species is endemic to India. No subspecies are recognized.[3]
Etymology
The specific name whitakeri, as well as both of the above common names, are in honor of American-born Indian herpetologist Romulus Whitaker.[4]
Geographic range
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Habitat
The preferred natural habitats of E. whitakeri are sea beaches and scrub forests.[5]
Description
E. whitakeri may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 79 cm (31 in).[5]
Diet
Reproduction
E. whitakeri is viviparous.[6]