Normal KSB behavior?

[Avsha531]

So this doesn't seem normal to me, at least from a species which is supposedly super terrestrial...he's always been trying to escape, but I'm scratching my head cause this seems next level...

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[Crowley136]

What are his temps like and are they accurate? I noticed your using a analog thermometer instead of a digital one with a probe. The analog ones are way less accurate than digital ones and it's not taking temperatures from where he'd actually be at. Are you using a thermostat?

[Avsha531]

What are his temps like and are they accurate? I noticed your using a analog thermometer instead of a digital one with a probe. The analog ones are way less accurate than digital ones and it's not taking temperatures from where he'd actually be at. Are you using a thermostat?

Hey yeah it's funny I don't actually use the analog it's in there for show. I had his temps dialed in a long time ago but still use the heat gun and an accurite periodically to confirm. I have a UTH with a thermostat keeping the surface under the substrate at 92, and I have a low wattage bulb on a timer that brings ambient to mid-upper 80's and shuts off at night. Night time ambient is mid 70s

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[Crowley136]

Try covering three of the sides of the tank with black paper, maybe he feels exposed and is trying to escape. If the analog gauge is for show why not take it out? I don't care, just curious is all.

[Avsha531]

Lol dont want the ugly circle that these analogs leave behind. Just curious, how familiar are you with KSB care?

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[Sonny1318]

I’m not familiar with sand boas much at all, but I would have four of those clamps holding down the lid. It’s what I do on all my tanks.

[Avsha531]

They're there lol definitely necessary and clearly work

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[Crowley136]

Just got my first. And I'm very familiar with their care. I've also been doing research on them for the better part of a year. I LOVE researching things lol.

[Avsha531]

Just got my first. And I'm very familiar with their care. I've also been doing research on them for the better part of a year. I LOVE researching things lol.

Lol same, I've researched like 50 billion caresheets obsessively and believe to have found a happy medium on care, though always open to suggestions. And congrats, would love to see some pics!

As you know, they pretty much hide all day under the substrate, and get out and act all kooky at night. He's in a 10 gallon now, and though hes such a tiny guy (about 18" long and 2/3" wide) I've been thinking of switching him to a 30 gallon I have lying around. Gives him more space, and if he insists on climbing (which I find so bizarre) it will give a lot more height. I don't personally think blacking out the sides will do much, as he knows exactly where to hide and stay hidden under the sand lol, and also his tank isn't in a high traffic area. Thoughts?

[Crowley136]

Understandable on not blacking out the sides and such. I personally have, more because my girlfriend doesn't like snakes lol. I'm going to be using a 20g long when he gets older. Also, I have a cave hide I'm using that I partially bury just in case he wants a little extra privacy under the substrate. Maybe a fake plant too.