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    New to boas. KSB questions.

    I've had many pythons and colubrids before, but never a boa. I love the way Kenyan Sand Boas look and was hoping for some wisdom through experience.

    I've heard that you can use the finely shredded aspen as a substrate, but what is the best? I would want him/her to have the best environment.
    What is the appropriate adult tank size? Do they do better in racks like bp's?
    Temperature(hot spot/ambient) and humidity?
    Any and all information and suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks boa-fans
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    Re: New to boas. KSB questions.

    I'm a big fan of the normal/wild type KSB. Is there any difference in prices at expo's versus other locations? Thanks
    Herps are cool.

    One of the attractions of outdoor pursuits activities for many people is that life is reduced to the barest essentials, and in the process a more intimate connection to the natural world is established. Food that would be trashed or fed to the dog at home tastes wonderful, a cup of murky water is much appreciated, and after a few days, even a thin sleeping pad can feel like a comfortable mattress as tired bones are able to rest after a hard day's work.

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    We'll I was cruising craigslist today and came across an add for an adult pair of KSBs. I am now the proud owner of a m/f pair of 3yr old normal type KSBs!
    Herps are cool.

    One of the attractions of outdoor pursuits activities for many people is that life is reduced to the barest essentials, and in the process a more intimate connection to the natural world is established. Food that would be trashed or fed to the dog at home tastes wonderful, a cup of murky water is much appreciated, and after a few days, even a thin sleeping pad can feel like a comfortable mattress as tired bones are able to rest after a hard day's work.

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    Sweet congrats!!! They are super easy snakes. I just got two females myself, one normal, one anery.

    They are much hardier than ball pythons so if your cool side gets a little cool, it's not a huge deal. I'm guessing your house will never be less than 60 degrees unless the power goes out in the winter so you should be fine. I also can't believe how much more mentally stable they are, they don't seem to stress like ball pythons do. The normal female I got was being kept in a garage...she ate for me two days after I got her home. I got my anery female from BHB and I'm assuming she had only eaten once before I got her, if that. She was teeny tiny, she's only 8 grams and I have fed her! She ate for me a few days after she got here, it's amazing! Their temperaments are pretty awesome too! I did found out both my girls hate the dogs and will bite them on the nose!

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    Agreed. Mine are bomb-proof. The person who had them before was keeping them in their barn. Both of them ate on day 2 and had zero problems. Very calm; no aggression. Each has a spot or two where it looks like they were bit by something though. I'll get a picture in the next day or so and upload it to see what people think.
    Herps are cool.

    One of the attractions of outdoor pursuits activities for many people is that life is reduced to the barest essentials, and in the process a more intimate connection to the natural world is established. Food that would be trashed or fed to the dog at home tastes wonderful, a cup of murky water is much appreciated, and after a few days, even a thin sleeping pad can feel like a comfortable mattress as tired bones are able to rest after a hard day's work.

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    Kept in a barn? What is with people?!?

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