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Javelin Sand Boa
Eryx jaculus
Javelin Sand Boa — recorded from Georgia.
At a glance
Key facts in one look
Habitat
Open / rocky habitats
Length
Usually under 80 cm
Venom
None
Conservation
See IUCN
Family
Boidae
Overview
Who is Javelin Sand Boa
Javelin Sand Boa (Eryx jaculus) is recorded from Georgia. It is listed as biologically confirmed in that checklist. This page summarises occurrence and general natural history from scientific sources; fine-scale districts are given only when explicitly supported.
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Javelin Sand Boa in photos
Identification
How to identify Javelin Sand Boa
How to recognise Javelin Sand Boa.
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Short stout body and blunt tail tip.
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Small eyes; sand-boa look.
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Non-venomous constrictor.
Biology
Diet, behavior, and conservation
Diet
Small lizards and rodents; kills by constriction.
Behavior
Mostly crepuscular/nocturnal burrower.
Conservation
Recorded in Georgia. See IUCN for global status where assessed.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Short answers to the most important questions about Javelin Sand Boa.
Yes. It is among the 68 amphibians and reptiles formally recorded from Georgia.
Site classification: Harmless. Venom: None.
Small lizards and rodents; kills by constriction.
References
Sources & References
References
Sources & References
- Tarkhnishvili et al. 2026 — Annotated checklist of Georgia's amphibians and reptiles
- Iankoshvili & Tarkhnishvili 2021 — Georgian herpetofauna records cited in Tarkhnishvili et al. 2026
- The Reptile Database
- IUCN Red List
Species profiles are compiled from peer-reviewed literature and established biodiversity databases, and are reviewed as new taxonomic and conservation data become available.