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Three Sistan Sand Boas Spotted in Sikar, Marking India's First Record
✍️ India Today
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 11:46 PM
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Three individuals of the Sistan sand boa were discovered in Sikar, Rajasthan, constituting the species' first documented occurrence in India.
Herpetologists have confirmed the presence of three Sistan sand boas in the Sikar district of Rajasthan, a finding that represents the first official record of the species in India. The specimens were located during a field survey and have been documented by wildlife authorities.
The discovery expands the known range of the Sistan sand boa, a reptile previously unrecorded within Indian borders. Researchers are now assessing the habitat conditions that supported the snakes' presence and will monitor the area for further sightings.
Officials have emphasized the importance of documenting such biodiversity events, noting that they provide valuable data for conservation planning and enhance understanding of India's herpetofaunal diversity.
The discovery expands the known range of the Sistan sand boa, a reptile previously unrecorded within Indian borders. Researchers are now assessing the habitat conditions that supported the snakes' presence and will monitor the area for further sightings.
Officials have emphasized the importance of documenting such biodiversity events, noting that they provide valuable data for conservation planning and enhance understanding of India's herpetofaunal diversity.