What primary food sources constitute the natural diet of sand boas, which subdue prey via constriction?

Small mammals, such as rodents, and occasionally small lizards

Sand boas function as constrictors, meaning they subdue their prey by wrapping around it and suffocating it before swallowing it whole, a hunting style reliant on ambush rather than active pursuit. In their native habitats, which align with their secretive nature, their diet is concentrated on terrestrial fare appropriate for their size and ambush method. This diet primarily consists of small mammals, particularly rodents, which are abundant in the areas they inhabit. Occasionally, their diet can be supplemented by consuming small lizards. This ambush strategy requires them to lie partially buried, waiting patiently until an unsuspecting meal ventures close enough to be caught in a sudden, swift strike.