Im thinking about getting a kenyan sand boa at an expo I'm going to soon, so im doing some research before hand. I've been keeping frogs for a bit now but this will be my first snake. I'm planning on getting a baby male. I wanted to run though what I know and ask a few question that I have any help anyone has for me is much appreciated =)

They need a temp gradient reaching 90-95 on the hot side during the day, dropping into the 70's at night. A shallow water dish and substrate to burrow in. Feeding them once a week with an appropriate sized rodent.

Now to my questions(I have a few)

1. Is a 12x12x12 zoomed naturalistic terrarium big enough for a baby at first? I will move to a 10-15 gal after it grows.

2. Substrate choice? I know that this is a great debate like most critters. I wanna hear some different opinions and reasoning on this one. I'm thinking play sand though, maybe mixed with coco fiber to clump and form burrows better? Don't really know if that will work but I feel as though it would.

3. I plan on feeding outside the enclosure to avoid substrate ingestion. How much of an impaction risk is substrate ingestion in these guys really?

4. How wide of a water dish do I need? Just wide enough for the sake to coil itself into?

5. What humidity levels should i maintain when it is not shedding?

6. When it is shedding is it better to increase humidity or provide a moist hide?

7. What type of light should i use during the day for heat?

8. Since these guys are burrowing critters should i put the uth on the side so they can't burrow straight down to it and possibly burn themselves?

I know I have a lot of questions so thank you in advanced to anyone who can help

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