Wow... very cool looking animal. Maybe Chris H. can chime in but here are some scale counts that might help you figure it out-



Eryx miliaris: Total adult length, males: 12-15", and thin, females ~18-22" (pers. obs.)



subcaudals, 20-32

ventrals, 164-184

midbody scale rows, 43-49

circumorbitals, 10-14

upper labials, n/a







Eryx jaculus: Total adult length, males: 12-15", and thicker than miliaris (pers. obs.), females ????



subcaudals, 19-36

ventrals, 161-205

midbody scale rows, 45-54

circumorbitals, 7-14

upper labials 9-14







Eryx tataricus: Total adult length, males: ??, females 30-36". Male E. tataricus are heavier than male E. miliaris.



subcaudals, 17-45

ventrals, 175-213

midbody scale rows, 45-59

circumorbitals, n/a

upper labials 11-12

lower labials, ~16





Most of this info is from:



Jones, C. 2004. Sand Boas. Reptilia No. 34:12-23.





If I had to guess I would say E. tataricus.



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