Kenyan Sand Boa

[NYDragon]

Hi! I'm also thinking of getting one of these guys. I saw one at the dreaded petsmart and he was just so cute! Any advice? I heard they can be fussy eaters and I've never owned a snake before. Thanks!

Erin

 

[OgleRpets]

BEST SNAKES EVER IN MY OWN OPINION!!

We have 13 of them.

I don't have time to give you the info now but will post again later today.

 

[NYDragon]

Coo, that would be great. They look like really cool snakes. I really want one of them and a western hognose

 

[herpfreak]

I've never actually kept one, but I know many people who have, and they are pretty awesome! Small, docile, don't need high humidity levels like some snakes... I know some people who have had troubles with feeding, but I think among all species (excluding Burms) there are a good number that are fussy.

 

[OgleRpets]

I'm so sorry, about not getting back here.

Here is how I keep mine . . .

Males are happy in a 10 gallon for life. Females a 20 long is great. I use shredded aspen as their bedding since it holds their tunnels and is easy to clean. I know others use shredded paper but when that gets in the water bowl it is a big mess. The ambient temps are kept at room temp and their UTH stays between 90 - 95. I keep a small water dish in their cages until shed time where I put in a big dish that they can soak in if they feel like it. Their feeding response is really good and they are easily converted to f/t. Which I've just done a few weeks ago.

If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask. :mrgreen:

 

[ColoradoRiverRafter]

BEST SNAKES EVER IN MY OWN OPINION!!

We have 13 of them.

I don't have time to give you the info now but will post again later today.

I was just about to say ask Christene. :wink:
Do they make good beginner snakes? How big do they get?

 

[OgleRpets]

Male sand boas 15-18 inches and about 70-100 grams
Females about 24-36 inches and will weigh 400-900+ grams

They are good first snake but some can be finicky eaters.

 

[ColoradoRiverRafter]

Thanks! What do you normally do when a snake is being a finicky eater?

 

[OgleRpets]

Personally, we just keep trying every week. It works for us. lol

 

[ColoradoRiverRafter]

How many times should you feed babys? Juvenilles? Adults? Thank you. :mrgreen:

 

[OgleRpets]

How many times should you feed babys? Juvenilles? Adults? Thank you. :mrgreen:

How I feed:
babies - every 5 days
juveniles - every 7 days
adults - every 7 days

And nothing bigger than the thickest part of their body.