| Kenyan Sand Boa Eryx colubrinus loveridgei Originates: Africa Average length: 18in-3ft Average lifespan: 10-15yrs Diet: appropriately sized rodents (frozen when possible) Daytime temperature: 80 degrees F with a 90 degree F hot spot Evening/night temperature: 68-72 degrees F Minimum cage size: 20 gallon long aquarium for 1 maybe 2 adults Lighting: Full spectrum fluorescent light is recommended but not necessary. If no other heat source is provided, us a basking lamp for heat Heating: undertank heater or heat rock is recommended Substrate: reptile sand Other info: Be sure to make a layer of substrate thick enough for the boa to fully bury itself. Sand boas will spend the majority of their time buried in the sand. As with all snakes, keep one side of the cage warmer than the other and a hide box is recommended on the cool side. back |