Sand boa question, might be getting one tonight

[Mike41793]

Idk they started out so small like corns or hoggies! (im assuming you dont have giant hands lol). Shes so cute. Idk whats the best thing to keep them on. Theyre called sand boas so logic would dictate sand to be ok, but i dont keep my bps on balls so who knows.

[abrunsen]

I don't personally own a sand boa so i can't say for sure, but I have heard a lot of people prefer to keep them on aspen. I really want to get one though! Nice pick up!

[TheWinWizard]

Indeed, I think aspen would be better. Good luck with her.

[SlitherinSisters]

Ok, she's officially the coolest snake I own!


I cannot believe how readily they eat f/t!!! I just put it in front of her mouth to see what she would do and she started chomping! I decided to feed her two pinkies since it didn't leave a lump and she's on the thin side. I'm not sure how much to feed her but I'm using the same judgement I use with the ball pythons so hopefully it will be right!


Stuart enjoyed watching, his paw kept inching ever so close. Oh, and Blake was not impressed when he walked in and saw her on the counter, lol. I already Clorox wiped it! And the cat isn't supposed to be up there either, but he's a cat...my guess is that the snake is cleaner.

[SlitherinSisters]

Aww, she is adorable! I, too, think KSBs have the cutest little faces. Great pickup! Sorry I can't give any advice on what to keep her on, as I have yet to delve into this very cute species. Best of luck with her.

They are super cute! I'm so excited!

Idk they started out so small like corns or hoggies! (im assuming you dont have giant hands lol). Shes so cute. Idk whats the best thing to keep them on. Theyre called sand boas so logic would dictate sand to be ok, but i dont keep my bps on balls so who knows.

Lol I thought the same thing, sand boa...sand... They are super small as babies, and this one is at least a few months old, granted, I don't think she was fed enough since she is on the thin side, but she's small!

Indeed, I think aspen would be better. Good luck with her.

Yeah, doing more reading it looks like I should switch to aspen.

[Tfpets]

I have heard that sand is ok, I have heard that sand is the devil! I keep mine on/in aspen because nobody seems to have a problem with that!
Mine are both anerys, about the same length as yours. They are a bit pudgier though. Having anerys makes me want a normal! LOL!

[SlitherinSisters]

I have heard that sand is ok, I have heard that sand is the devil! I keep mine on/in aspen because nobody seems to have a problem with that!
Mine are both anerys, about the same length as yours. They are a bit pudgier though. Having anerys makes me want a normal! LOL!

It is weird everyone has different opinions. That's too funny you want a normal now!

Well i got the cage set up last night


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[Vypyrz]

Congrats on the new addition. A while back, I was researching sand boas, and if I remember correctly, there are only two or three sand boa sub-species that are true sand dwellers. They are easy to recognize because their eyes are located on top of their head. The only one that I can recall is the Arabian Sand Boa. I do remember that most of the sites that I checked out recommended aspen as a good substrate for all others. But, if the sand works, then I see no problem with it.