Kenyan Sand Boa (Ambassador Animal)

(Gongylophis colubrinus)

The Zoo is home to one Kenyan Sand Boa as part of our ambassador animal program (habitat not on public display).  

Animal Facts

Diet

Carnivorous. Small mammals, birds, and lizards – their diet includes naked mole rats.

Status in natural range

International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List status

Main threats to Kenyan Sand Boas are loss of habitat and illegal collection for the pet trade.