Arabian sand boa (Eryx jayakari)

During my time in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) I was pretty keen to try and find a sand boa. How hard could it be when they leave their perfect sine-wave tracks in the sand? Turns out it’s quite hard. A week before leaving, I was following the tracks of a big, fat sand boa … Continue reading Arabian sand boa (Eryx jayakari) →

Amazon tree boa (Corallus hortulanus)

Forget your favourite nightclub, Friday night in the Amazon is the place to be. It’s the weekly ‘Caiman Cruise’, where I take my student groups out in the canoe to search for caiman by torchlight. My favourite part is looking up in the trees overhanging the river and seeing the golden eye shine of one … Continue reading Amazon tree boa (Corallus hortulanus) →