Complete Kenyan Sand Boa Care & Setup Guide
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CONTENTS:
Introduction: 0:19
Enclosure: 1:10
Substrate: 3:40
Hides: 6:07
Water: 6:35
Humidity: 9:31
Temperatures: 10:45
Lighting: 17:37
Feeding: 18:04
Handling: 19:18
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INTRODUCTION
Kenyan sand boas, the weird, chubby noodles of Africa whose head and tail are hard to tell apart, and have pudgy eyes on the top of their head. I don’t know how you could resist. With only a few potential drawbacks and their easy nature, I would definitely consider these sand boas a beginner snake. You may think of very large snakes when you hear the term “boa” however, females rarely exceed 3 feet, while males are even smaller as adults, at around 2 1/2 feet. Keep in mind, they’re nocturnal and love to burrow. Although they often come out at night and may explore their enclosure, you’re going to have to dig around in the substrate during the day to find your boa. Remember, Kenyan sand boas, like many reptiles have quite long lifespans. You can expect them to live anywhere from 15 to 30 years in good care, with some individuals living a bit longer.
ENCLOSURE
Kenyan sand boas certainly aren’t going to be a big issue when it comes to space. A hatchling can start out in a 10 gallon enclosure or larger, and adults don’t require anything more than 20 gallons. As you may know, GoHerping doesn’t believe you can ever have too large of an enclosure, however, your can have too bare of an enclosure. For example, a 50 gallon with plenty of places to hide, explore, and so on (if properly regulated) is much better than a 20 gallon with nothing in it.
SUBSTRATE
Sand. Good option, right? It’s even in the name! Well, in my opinion, sand should always be avoided, even with Sand boas. The risk of impaction exists with all reptiles, and sand is by far the most common suspect of this deadly issue. If you’re unaware of what impaction is, it’s essentially when an animal ingests certain materials that are not digestible, most often through these indigestible materials sticking to their food (like sand on a damp mouse). Overtime, it piles up inside of them and can eventually clog their organs and has lead to the death of way too many animals. Learn more about impaction by clicking here.
Well, why not just feed the snake outside of the enclosure, in a separate cage or tub? In my opinion, this is another big no-no, which was covered in this video.
Now, let’s talk about good substrates. Remember, Kenyan sand boas love burrowing, so paper towel, reptile carpet, etc. are not options. In my opinion, the best substrate has to be aspen. I use “Lizard Litter”, which is made of aspen chips. It’s non-toxic, natural, dry, and lets your sand boa burrow with ease. Adding a few inches of this in your enclosure works great. You may be wondering, what about..... [ FULL WRITTEN CARE GUIDE AT goherping.com/kenyansandboas ]
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Septicturtle 04 Ok😊
Where do you buy the black shelves you use for your vivariums?
go harping can you please do a reptile room video or show us how to make a bioactive setup for ball pythons?
I’ve been researching sand boas for the past 3 years, and FINALLY my mom said I could get one!
cool! what morph are you getting?
Yay! Good for you! I want one SO bad!
Lucky!
Congrats
My mom HASN'T said I could get one, or any snake, but little does she know I'm getting one anyway
your sand boa kinda looks like a cat
mj Yeah, it does? Hmm
Looks like a black and white one
mj lol
😂😂😂
Ricardo's channel
Hmmm maybe it's a pied morph
I want a Kenyan sand boa so bad :,( they look like worms it's hilarious.
dallon weekes makes me dallon weak you have to have sand for sand boa
@@bryanwhite393 not necessarily. Although they are called sand boas, they don't actually require sand.
@@bryanwhite393 And you should also watch out when you have one on sand, because if it happens to get wet, the snake could accidentally start eating it. I don't suggest using sand with MOST reptiles.
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I just got my sand boa yesterday at ReptiCon. She’s a tiny baby, and I love her already!
About two weeks ago, I was looking at them and wanted to know how to care for them, then I remembered you had this video and did more research on top of this.
How's your boa doing? We just got one about a month ago!
Ours is so tiny, the smallest pinkies are too big! I've had to feed him pinky legs once or twice a week!
WOW i forgot this comment existed LMAO- this is the same person btw just a new account, and she’s doing great! She’s super sweet and growing tons, eating f/t medium pinkies ATM but we may upgrade her somewhat soon? she is kinda fat ngl- AHSHWHS
good luck with your babie tho! I’m sure they’re a cutie
@@auroralake2082 Awesome! I'm so happy to hear your baby is doing good!
• auroralake • AWW I’m glad the Boa is doing well :) It’s always nice to hear positive updates on pets
I’m going to be getting a sand boa within the next few days, do you guys mind if I ask what substrate you use? I’m prepared, I have her tank and everything set up, I’m just second guessing the substrate.
@@Shiresome I've heard so many pros and cons of lots of different substrates but one thing I've heard the biggest NO to is Sand. Sand is really the only one you shouldn't use. I used "sand" made of walnut shells and it still acts like sand and I wouldn't recommend it
I just got my sand boa yesterday. After watching your video I ordered a thermostat and infrared thermometer. Thanks so much!👍
Silvester staring at the enclosure like "where did THAT come from" when it appeared in the video was priceless.
Dude I'm actually using your videos to do my veterinary assisting class homework. Thanks lol
don't even have a sand boa but I'm still watciing😂😂
I mean you should watch this before you even get one you don't need one
but I think i know that you mean you don't have plans to get one??
Same 😂
curtinscouch I mean, the point is to watch this before you get one
LMAO same
Your editing is so amazing! Your content is so professional and I love how you lay out your videos. Also, I can see all the time that goes into these videos. You are just amazing and you will definitely be the biggest herp TH-cam channel in no time
I just can't get over how amazing your content is!!
Thank you very much :)
GoHerping do you need to keep the thermostat probe in the enclosure at all times? If so, how do you close the lid?
You're the absolute best. Major respect for all your research and efforts in education of reptile keeping. My husband and I LOVE your videos, thanks dude!
Great video! I recently got a very young male sand boa and also subscribed to you because of all the videos! I also learned that since they are burrowers I have a half log hide and put it up up against the glass to let some light in but covered it with more bedding on the sides and he hangs out in there all the time and feels very secure!
Great video! You nailed it this time. Probably your best care video you've made yet! And I really like the new background for filming! Thanks for also putting one of my videos in the tags!
I thought it was fantastic! I've been reading up on their care and am picking one up tomorrow- it's a super small baby.
@@ashleycarlblom4156 How's it doing now?
Thanks! I'm getting my son his 1st snake. I've watched several other videos but yours left me feeling more confident about what I need to do for a complete setup.
I've been waiting for this for real! I don't want to buy one since there isn't many care stuff from people who actually know.Thank you ❤
I recently got a pet Kenyan sand boa. He is the funniest snake I've ever owned.Thank you for making this care guide, it's been very helpful!!
This is one of the most organized and informative videos I have watched ... great job.
I just got my first one 1 month ago. Hes 2 years old and a lovely snake. Hes calm and likes to be handled and talked to. I will definitely recommend this type of snake.
I was really surprised by how neat and put together your description was. Good job!
I finally convinced my mom to get one!!! I’m getting a Kenyan sand boa soon and I’m sooo excited
I just bought a lil sand boa a few weeks ago and subbed to you because of your informative videos, and then you upload this! Perfect, thank you!
Nice choice in noodle :D
Finally someone who goes over EVERYTHING
Keep it up! Looking forward for more videos from you, don't stop!
YES I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!! Thanks Alex!!
But can I boop the snoot?
:)
ShyB123 always
What is the point of having an easy to handle snake if you can’t boop? Otherwise the best part of handling has been taken away lol
i have a sand boa. he boops his snoot on my own all the time.
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This kid is brilliant. Extremely smart. I love his videos.
thank you!
Picked up my first ksb today, I keep coming back to this video just to be 100% sure that I have everything set up right 😂 I love him already but I can tell I will be one of those owners who worries about them constantly
I was looking at a KSB as my first snake I am happy that you can share this information.
I am actually get one of these and your videos helped me a lot on my decision, thanks so much!!!
THANK CHU ever since my turtle died i wanted a new pet and chosen this animal and i beleive that this is perfect for all the info i need. Once again THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!
Thankyou @GoHerping this guide was very helpful.
Hey GoHerping. The Reason people say that you don't want to keep snakes like this in too big of an enclosure is because when people do they don't do it the right way. While they do have unlimited space in the wild, they have many hiding spaces and things to interact with. In a 10 gallon, the average lets say Ball Python may need 1 hide to feel safe, but in a 20,30, or 40 gallon, a baby may need 5-8 hides to feel secure and eat good for someone as a pet. Besides that, Great Video, and I love how you design and make naturalistic cages for your snakes. Great Job!!!
Great video young fellow.
Very thorough.
My wife says you're star in the making.
Getting a KSB on Thursday this is super helpful, thank you :D
I keep my tanks closed by using 2 small sticky hooks that you can get at the dollar store and use little bungee cords. It has worked really well for me with all my snakes and recommend it🙂👌🏼
You are my favorite reptile youtuber. Always happy to see new content from you :)
Thank you!
I agree with you about the cage size. I have a 40 gallon breeder and it wourks great!
For someone so young your are very knowledgeable
I seriously love your videos. So many you tubers now a days post shitty content like here's my animals trying on costumes or give life half assed care videos just dumb un educational videos. Seriously keep up the good work I love how professional you are and how knowledgeable you are.
I’m going to get a sand boa and this is very helpful
I'm going to get a Kenyan sand boa soon thanks for the help!😃
Yaaay. Ive been waiting for this👍👍 Thanks
*11/10 drawing quality*
I’ve always wanted one of these guys they are so cool I’ve been saving up some money to buy the supplies and snake
“i’m sure the snake will never injure the kid” idk why i laughed but i did
This was so informative! Thank you
Great vid . I'm experinced with giants but I've always wanted wanted one of these little guys . So I'm building a custom bioactive tank . It's pretty much a 40 gal long and has a splitter. Going to let it sit and do it's thing over winter and I will be getting a pair in the spring . :)
Also I went back and watched this on replay because I trust your facts and wanted to understand for when I can finally convince my mom to let me get a sand boa
I'm so glad you finally posted this, just wanted to make sure my chubby noodle had everthing perfect. Tysm c:
I’m here 4 years later to check on your chubby noodle friend? How he doin? :)
@@Mellowtonin247 chubby noodle passed away a few months ago :( vets couldn't figure out why
@@edretheria135 NO I’m so sorry for your loss. Thank you for giving lil chubby noodle a good life with love
Thank you for the video! I just got a baby sand boa and was about to message you about humidity. Since it's been so humid and hot in Ohio it's been hard to get the humidity below 40%
I love sand boas!!!! They are so cute!!! 😄
awesome Alex i completely agree on how an cage can never be to big, i'm working on a vid about that
Thanks! And neat
I ordered mine yesterday and I'm super excited! I delayed shipping so he will be here on Friday when I'm not at work :D
Woooooooooooooo congrats haha
Omg he just got here, he is so CUTE! Scared but cute, I love him :D lol
Thank you this helped slot because I'm about to get one of these so
That cat in the back ground is so cute! I really want a sand boa!
This helped so much thank you!!!!!
Thank you for the guides bc im starting to be obssesed with sand boas bc they are too cute😍😍 and i want to have one but im not old enough😣😣 but maybe when im older i have😏😏
Chronicles Of Khassy
Do you have one yet? I am experiencing the same thing lol
You have inspired me to make my own reptile "collection" and I have 3 reptiles you sort of pushed me towards I your videos! I have 2 American toads, a ball python and a blue tongue skink
Oh nice! That's great to hear :D
Just got my first sand boa!
So perfectly timed just bought the tank for it
Ty thinking of getting one but i didn’t know much about humidity or heat👍🏽
awesome video! we used to have a sand boa named pumpkin. someday I want another. they are so cute. I just got my own corn snake! his name is corn dog
Is just watching the cat in the background*
Why did your profile pic just ruined my bias list
your doing good, keep the videos coming & ignore the haters.
Thank you! I'm happy to say we're basically a hater-free community haha
Nice Video learning allot
Bravo young man!!
Rebecca Stout are you polish?
@@adrianzielinski854 no ...
Loved this
My first will arrive tomorrow 😁
I’m set to move out of my parents house in May, so I’m gonna get one as soon as I move out!
Great information
Can you do a setup for baby corn snakes?
The 10/10 drawing skills thing though! Lol 😂
this was a very informational video i am planning on getting a sand boa soon so thank you. also i would like it if it was light always.
Got my first snake bc of you 2 days ago and it was a sand boa
This was so helpful!
thanks! nice to hear
I'm setting up my fat noodle boy right now, and watching this to make sure I get everything as it should be. Thank you!
thank you so much also the ironic thing is that you made this video the same day I got mines
Great video, thanks Alex! I'm thinking about getting a sand boa for my first snake; does the thermostat in the hide not bug her?
This video helps alot because Im looking into getting this pet,I honestly enjoy watching Kenyan Sand Boas
But question;Would I really need the bulb over the tank and temp. Gun?
Just got mine she is so cute 😍
The cat is so adorable! ^^
Would it be okay to use bottled spring water? I've heard a couple different answers
Fantastic demo and insight!
Are Sand Boa’s normally skittish when you bring them home?
When I was transporting it into the terrarium it was startled when I attempted to handle it (gently)... I held the transport container over the bottom and let it slide out on its own.
The first thing my mom said when she saw this vid was “that’s a pretty furry reptile!” XDDD
can I use reptifresh or excavator excavator is clay burrowing substrate and reptifresh is sand that eliminates odors
I might be getting a Kenyan sand boa soon. I've done all of the research, watched this video, read your care guide, looked at other websites, and I'm pretty sure I know everything I need to know. I live in North Carolina, and I currently own a Leopard Gecko, and he does fine in the lower humidity of my house, just wondering if there's anything I might've missed, or maybe even some nice tips for owning one. Thanks!
Gotta Love Sand boas!
Goob job! :) Keep it up!
I'm getting a sand boa but I'm allergic to aspen so are there any other bedding that acts the same way? maybe paper shreds?
love it
I’m going to my first reptile expo next week and I might be getting a sand boa
Thank you
What time of day should I feed it?
I need a hognose care guide! I trust your care as a reptile keeper and I'm planning on getting a little sausage noodle.
Can you update your links to the items mentioned in your video? I tried the link with the thermostat but the page was an errors page. Any help with that?
I have a kanyan sand boa and Ive had him for a little over a month but he hasnt shed... how often are they supposed to shed
Sylvester 😍 my heart
Mine has a humidity box and she loves it
Thank you! I’m gonna name mine Kraken. That way, when I walk into the room he’s in, I can say “What’s Cracking, Kraken?”
EDIT: Or Rogal.
Do the sand boas go to the bathroom underground or on the surface or the water bowl.
I think it'll just be wherever they happen to be. I usually feel around the substrate (hoping it's dry...) and it tends to be near or on the glass below.
Reptile Enthusiast Mine poops under the substrate and it gets stuck to the bottom of the enclosure, she's messy cx. At least its not in the water bowl
GoHerping do you need to keep the thermostat bulb in the enclosure at all times? If so, how do you close the lid?
I mean "thermostat PROBE"
Alec I had this same problem,I just put some terrarium carpet on the bottom and then put a thick layer of substrate on top.