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| Sand Boas are
easy to care and are nocturnal meaning they sleep during
the night. The coloring of a Sand Boa
varies greatly depending on which location it originates
from. In the wild Sand Boas consume mostly rodents, however
if they can catch a bird or lizard they will also eat
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| Natural Location: |
Europe, Asia & Africa |
| Average Lifespan: |
20 - 35 years |
| Estimated Size: |
2' to 4' |
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Sand
Boas eat frozen-thawed rodents which are warmed up to room
temperature. Adults should be fed as needed or approximately
every 2 weeks. Juveniles should be fed once or twice per week.
It is very important not to leave live rodents unattended
with your snake as they can injure and even kill your snake.
It is neccessary to change the water daily and
the container that it is kept in should be large enough for
the snake to bathe in. Since Sand Boas to
bathe in their water dish the water will become dirty fairly
fast. |
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| A ceramic
heater or incandescent light should be used as the main heating
source. Provide your sand boa with a heat gradient from 75 degrees
F to 90 degrees F. 10-12 hours of light per day is optimal for
your Sand Boa. Ensure that you maintain a strict lighting schedule
and do not deviate from that just to view your snake at night. |
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Anywhere
between a 10 & 20 gallon terrarium is sufficient for your
Sand Boa depending on its age/size. Soft material should be
used as the substrate so that your snakes skin does not become
irritated. The substrate should be at least 4 inches deep
(enough so that your snake can bury itself in the substrate).
They also must be provided with a hiding place that their
entire body can fit into. This will aid in the shedding process. |
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