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Kenyan Sand Boas
(Eryx colubrinus loveridgei)
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Kenyan Sand Boas are found in the
sandy Savannah areas of Kenya and adjacent African countries. Sand Boas
are a small hardy, docile snake. They make for a great pet for hobbyists
looking for something different. Most Kenyan Sand Boas in US
collections have origins that trace back to imports that came from Kenya during
the late 1970's and early 80's. Male Kenyans only reach about 15-18
inches in average length and about 70-100 grams in weight. Once they
reach adulthood at about 15 months to 2 years they frequently will eat
very little especially during breeding season. Females Kenyans will
reach aprox 24-36 inches in length, and weigh 400-900 grams. They can
live well into their teens, with the record for a closely related
species being over 30 years. Housing Kenyan Sand Boas is easy.
Males can live their lives in a 10 gallon tank. And, females a 20
gallon. Kenyan Sand Boas bear live young so you don't have to worry
about incubating eggs. And, thanks to hobbyists they now come in an
assortment of beautiful and stunning colors.
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Normal Male Kenyan het for Albino
Paradox
The belly and lower sides are
opalescent white, the upper surface has an orange background and dark
brownish black blotches.
This guy has provided us with a great
surprise, I not only ended up with my predicted Albino Paradox, but also
some Axanthics, and a possible snow! Papa and Mama are doing well.
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Axanthic Male Kenyan
The belly and lower sides are an
opalescent white, the upper surface has a white background and dark
black blotches. Axanthics show different degrees of blackness, and
typically the dark pattern on juveniles will darken with age.
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Normal Female Kenyan het for Albino
Paradox
The belly and lower sides are
opalescent white, the upper surface has an orange background and dark
brownish black blotches. This is my Mama who presented us with a
beautiful bunch of babies that not only included Albino Paradox, but
also Axanthic, and a possible Snow. Well done Mama : )
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Normal Female Kenyan
This is the snake that got me started.
She is by far the largest in my collection, and is a voracious eater. I
like her Zig Zag pattern on her back. As with most Kenyans her belly
and lower sides are opalescent white, the upper surface has an orange
background and dark brownish black blotches.
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Hypomelanistic axanthic
When we purchased him we knew he
was different. He is definitely
different from an Axanthic.
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Albino Male Kenyan
Albino Sand Boas lack black and have
red eyes, they can come with a reddish or yellowish pattern. I'm still
waiting for my Albino babies to arrive.
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