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Kenyan sand boas are a 12-24”/30-60cm long (up to ~36″/90cm in the case of some exceptional females) species of snake with a thick, wormlike body, small head, small upward-angled eyes, vertical pupils, and an enlarged rostral scale.
Kenyan sand boas are a 12-24”/30-60 cm long (up to ~36"/90cm in the case of some exceptional females) species of snake with a thick, wormlike body, small head, small upward-angled eyes, vertical pupils, and an enlarged rostral scale. They are covered in extremely smooth scales, except for the tail, which has larger, rougher scales.
Common Name: Kenyan sand boa Latin Name: Eryx colubrinus Native To: east Africa and Kenya Size: 20-24” Life Span: 15+ Years HOUSING REQUIREMENTS Environment: Found in east Africa and Kenya, sand boas are fossorial and spend almost their entire lives underground digging through sand and loose substrate. Vivarium Size:
Kenyan sand boas, Eryx colubrinus, are small, non-venomous snakes native to East Africa's sandy habitats. Classified under the Boidae family, they exhibit unique characteristics within their genus. These burrowing reptiles possess stout bodies, typically growing up to 2 feet in length. Their coloration varies, with sandy hues
proper setup and care of your east African sand boa also known as Kenyan sand boas and Egyptian sand boas The internet is full of confusing competing and often deadly care advice for east African sand boas Using our years of experience in both
Kenyan Sand Boa OVERVIEW • Scientific Name: Eryx colubrinus • Origin: North-East Africa • Ease of Care: Beginner • Potential Adult Size: Up to 2.5 feet • Life Span: Up to 20 years • Behaviour: Crepuscular • Diet: Carnivore • Handling: Beginner • Humidity: 30-40%
KENYAN SAND BOA- CARE. The Kenyan Sand Boa is found in sandy savannah areas of Kenya and adjacent African countries. Most specimens present in US collections have origins tracing back to imports from Kenya in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
