Gongylophis colubrinus, or Kenyan Sand Boa, is a species of snake in the family Boidae. The species is endemic to Northern and Eastern Africa. Found in semi-desert and scrub savannahs and rock outcroppings, it prefers sandy, friable soil. Sand Boas are most active at night, but may be irregularly active during the day. This species is fossorial and spends most of its time underground. During the hotter times of the year, they seeks refuge beneath stones and in the burrows of small mammals. They have also been known to occasionally climb trees.These snakes have thick bodies that they use to burrow in the sand. Their heads are quite small and somewhat pointed to aid in burrowing behavior. To camouflage with their sandy environment, most species have brown or tan scales.
