Eryx johnii is a species of nonvenomous snake in the subfamily Erycinae of the family Boidae. The species is endemic to Iran, Pakistan, and India. There are no subspecies which are recognized as being valid.
Eryx Johni (Juvenile) at Chittorgarh, Rajasthan
Eryx Johnii (Juvenile) at Chittorgarh, Rajasthan
Dorsal view of Juvenile Eryx johnii
Image: Eryx johniii
The Erycinae, also known as the Old World sand boas, are a subfamily of nonvenomous snakes in the family Boidae. Species of the subfamily Erycinae are found in Europe, Asia Minor, Africa, Arabia, central and southwestern Asia, India, Sri Lanka, and western North America. Four genera comprising 18 species are currently recognized as being valid.
Erycinae
Rough-scaled sand boa