Turtles and tortoises information on caring for turtles and tortoises. Three genera comprising 15 species are currently recognized as being valid. The rosy boa lichanura trivirgata is found in the southwestern united states, from california eastward to arizona. This is illustrated by the closeup view of the cloaca of a newborn east african sandboa being popped to determine sex. The food size ranges from small pinkie mice just after their first slough, to large fluffs when adults. As the boa gets older the enclosure should be no shorter than 12 the length of the snake. They are quick and quite powerful constrictors for their age.
As with other aspects of sand boa husbandry, feeding is fairly straight forward. Scientific name gongylophis muelleri common names saharan sand boa, muellers sand boa cites status cites appendix ii, obligation to keep records and to register. I already explained how i keep a moisture box in my rainbows cage. Baby sand boas can live in a 520 gallon terrarium depending on the species. They have strong tactile sensation along the sides, particularly toward the neck, and reaching into a cage and touching a sleeping rosy boa may result in an immediate reflexive feeding response. Animal care sheets amphibians information on caring for amphibians. They are typically short and stout as adults with males being significantly smaller than the. If you need additional information, refer to the sources section or contact your veterinarian as appropriate. If you have decided to keep a pet snake please gather as much information as possible from other reliable sources about the species you intend to keep. Water should aways be available for both drinking and bathing. Pyxies generally live 1525 years with proper care and males have been known to way up to two pounds. Species of the subfamily erycinae are found in europe, asia minor, africa, arabia, central and southwestern asia, india, sri lanka, and western north america.
The hand on the right side of the photo holds the body, while the thumb of the hand on the left side of. These are some of the most popular pet snakes in the world, and for good reason. A male sand boa can be housed in a 10 gallon aquarium and a female in a 20 gallon long. Appropriately sized frozen rodents, thawedwarmed to above room temperature. Sand boas are a popular choice among reptile enthusiasts and new reptile owners due to their eventemper, relatively small size and longevity.
Find out everything you need to know to keep kenyan sand boa at home. Indian sand boa eryx johnii is a nonvenomous boa species. Information portal for reptile and amphibian hobbyists offering classifieds, forums, photo galleries, events, business listings and much more for various species. Care sheet muellers sand boa free download as word doc. September 30, 2018 september 30, 2018 rebecca comments off on kenyan sand boa care sheet. The are small snakes, but they can be suprisingly robust. A boa constrictors diet consists of frozen thawed rats, mice and rabbits. Chlorinefree water should be provided in a large shallow bowl big enough for the snake to soak in.
Kenyan sand boa eryx colubrinus the kenyan sand boa has a dedicated and growing following due to its manageable size, passive personality and simple captive care requirements. We take pride in our quality corn snakes and amazing customer service. Lizards and monitors information on caring for miscellaneous. Description dumerils boas are thick bodied snakes that reach 47 feet in length with males being the smaller of the genders. The hand on the right side of the photo holds the body, while the thumb of the hand on the left side of the photo applies pressure to the base of the tail. A kenyan sand boa s diet consists of frozen thawed mice. Indian sand boa eryx johnii reptiletalk net reptile care. Natural history african giant bullfrogs, also called pixies or pixies, are found throughout southern africa in subsaharan regions. Not finding the corn snake for sale that your interested in. This care sheet can cover the care needs of other species. Fun facts these sand boas are the most popular of the sand boas in united states collections. If you need additional information, refer to the sources on the back of this care sheet or contact your veterinarian as appropriate. Its fascinating to watch a sand boa swimming through loose substrate.
Delivery may be delayed due to acts beyond our reasonable control, which may include, but are not limited to, weather, strikes, power outages, shutdowns, local, state or federal governmental actions, and other similar acts. The common boa makes a great introduction to keeping larger species of snake. Mauritania, senegal, guinea, liberia, mali, benin, niger, nigeria, togo, ghana, cameroon, chad, sudan. Care sheet kenyan sand boa eryx colubrinus vivarium nature. Different morphs have kept this snake in popularity lately as does their slow growth up to 5 years to reach adult length. Well make sure you get all the right knowledge to care for your snake. Dry savannah to adjoining wet savannahs, crepuscular.
Tanzania stopped the export of sand boas and since that time, wildcaught specimens are no longer available. This is the worlds second largest species of frog with males reaching up to10 inches in length. The newborns of several other species, such as the javelin sand boa, eryx jaculus, the dwarf sand boa, eryx miliaris, or the arabian sand boa, eryx jayakari, are smaller and often prefer or require small lizards for their first meals. Kenyan sandboas, information and care vida preciosa. Search by animal caresheets zoo med laboratories, inc. View products for animals or categories listed below. This page contains a selection of the best links found on the reptile species. The size of the prey increases as the snake gets bigger starting with a pinky mouse. Sonoran desert boa constrictors boa constrictor imperator. If your pet becomes ill during the initial 14day period, or if youre not satisfied for any. With proper care you can expect your sand boa to live 1020 years or more. Please dont use calcium sand or crushed walnut shells. The following boa care information is intended to be a general, down to earth approach to the things we need to know to properly maintain our boa constrictors. Kenyan sand boa care eryx colubrinus by stephen richardson kenyan sand boas, or east african sand boas, are easy to keep in captivity.
Kenyan sand boa eryx colubrinus loveridgeinative range. Some of the available morphs for kenyan sand boas include albino, anerythristic, snow, paradox, striped, tiger and others. When young the boa will be eating frozen mice roughly once a week. Common boa care sheets blue lizard reptiles reptile shop. While small the boa will be eating frozen mice roughly once a week. The kenyan sand boas head shape is distinctive and perfectly designed for a burrowing snake, with a flattened appearance and pointed nose.
These snakes are not as hard to care for as some books and articles would lead you to believe. Dorsally, the color pattern consists of a broad zigzag band or a series of dark brown blotches on a yellowish or brownish grey ground color. Invertebrates information on caring for invertebrates. Over the past 33 years we have provided our quality pet store customers around the world with outstanding reptiles and amphibians that reptiles by mack is famous for. Make sure you provide 23 of sand for your boa to dig into. Intro the kenyan sand boa eryx colubrinus loveridgei is the perfect first boa, and even first snake. This is because these snakes rarely grow longer than twofeet, are simple to maintain in captivity, and are generally quite handleable. They dont require as much space as many other snake species. Pixie frog care african giant bullfrog pyxicephalus adspersus erica mede, cvt.
In a large terrarium, sand boas can be kept in groups, but with mixed sexes, this can lead to unexpected babies. Care sheet provided by warren treacher writer of the sandboa book. Hamster care sheet always wash your hands after handling your hamster or its housing to help maintain sanitary conditions. My big female kenyan sand boa will consume 6 fluffs in one sitting every week. Not all animals currently have a care sheet, however, we are in the process of adding them. Rosy boa care sheet vms professional herpetoculture. This program also includes specific standards for instore pet care. Once you have decided that you want to have hermit crabs as pets, you want to make sure you have everything they need before bringing them home. Kenyan sand boa care sheet vms professional herpetoculture. There are many, many other publications that tend to delve very deep in every aspect and attempt to cover every possible situation that may arise.
The information on this care sheet is not a substitute for veterinary care. This book is a great resource for proper setup and care of your east african sand boa also known as kenyan sand boas and egyptian sand boas. East african sand boas care guide huntley, jennifer c. They uaually hide under the surface of the sand, and with their head sticking slightly out they will grab they prey. Brazilian rainbow boa care sheet and advice reptile. If you are a retailer and would like to receive wholesale pricing from reptiles by mack, please email, or call us today to see what quality reptiles can do for your bottom line. Old world sand boas the erycinae are a subfamily of nonvenomous snakes in the family boidae. These areas are extremely dry most of the year which forces the frogs to aestivate in order to conserve water. Care sheets common boa common boa boa constrictor imperator area of origin. Find out everything you need to know to keep common boa constrictors at home. Developed with and approved by a qualified veterinarian. This kenyan sand boa care sheet should be used for guidance only.
Is one snake easier to care for handle than the other. Dont forget to hit the like button and comment some more names for my new reptile. The internet is full of confusing, competing and often deadly care advice for east african sand boas. Care sheet for the kenyan sand boa eryx colubrinus.
These nocturnal boas can be found in kenya, chad, libya and egypt. Complete care guide for east african sand boas aka kenyan sand boas. Looking for a reptile or amphibian related business. The size of the prey increases as the snake gets bigger moving from small mice up through xl mice to rats and eventually a small rabbit. If it is unavoidable, be sure to thoroughly disinfect the area. The information contained in this care sheet reflect the opinions and methods of the mentioned breeder, based on.
I noticed the rough scaled was a little nippy when i was handling it, but arent most young boas like that. Below is a care sheet listing all the items needed to create a perfect home and everything required to keep your pets happy, healthy. A suitably sized mouse for a sand boa should be just big enough to leave a noticeable bulge in the snakes belly. The color pattern is generally a yellowish to orange background with rounded or oval dark brown blotches. Bhb reptiles has one of the largest selections of corn snakes in the united states. These sand boas can quite easily live for more than 15 years.
Kenyan sand boa eryx colubrinus loveridgei native range. As a group, sand boas certainly cannot be considered to be the peacocks of the boidae. Kenyan sand boa feeding kenyan sand boas feed on rodents. The information contained in this care sheet reflect the opinions and methods of the mentioned breeder, based on their expertise and longestablished experience. The kenyan sand boa s head shape is distinctive and perfectly designed for a burrowing snake, with a flattened appearance and pointed nose. Juveniles can be kept in smaller tanks but giving them more space would result in healthier animals. The belly and is white or cream colored in both subspecies. Rosy boas have very strong reflexive feeding tendencies, believed to stem from their habits of feeding on lizards in rock cracks at night. Additional populations are found from california south throughout the baja peninsula and.
Roughscaled sand boa eryx conicus is a beautiful small sized terrestrial boa species. Whilst large, they are generally very calm in temperament and are easy to care for and handle as well as being quite beautiful. A setup guide for new sand boa or rosy boa pets tips for. Rainbow boa care sheet epicrates cenchria sp by eileen underwood and rebecca sobol for the colorado herpetological society general. She has just given me 4 babies one was dead a birth and 3 are feeding well. Rainbow boas are so named because of the iridescent sheen imparted by microscopic ridges on their scales which act like prisms to refract light into rainbows. This is the care sheet i provide to anyone who purchases a kenyan sand boa from me. This care sheet is intended for firsttime owners, particularly those who are new to snakes in general. In general appearance, the west african sand boa is very similar to the east african sand boa, e. Their habitat is dry and hot and they are excellent diggers. If you prioritize reptile health and wellness, quality husbandry, and using proper snake supplies, this could be the snake for you. Well make sure you get all the right knowledge to care for your boa. The kenyan sand boa eryx colubrinus loveridgei is found in sandy savannah areas of kenya and adjacent african countries.
Our business directory lists some of the most popluar herp businesses in the world. A setup guide for new sand boa or rosy boa pets tips for home, health, food and fun. A reptile store, breeder, importer, maunfacturer or supplier. Humidity is more of a concern with the brazilian rainbow boa than it is for other popular pet snake species, but even thats manageable. Care sheet kenyan sand boa eryx colubrinus free download as word doc. Do not use a microwave to defrost frozen rodents and do not prepare them in the same area that you prepare food. To help ensure the health and wellbeing of our associates and pet parents, we are temporarily suspending all product returns or exchanges.
These are a reptile that can and should be housed on sand or another loose substrate for desert species. And i hope this was useful to some of you reptile keepers out there. Most specimens present in us collections have origins tracing back to imports from kenya in the late 1970s and early 1980s. As with most reptiles, bigger is most often better. There is an enlarged rostral scale extending over the lower jaw that allows the snake to burrow with ease. The navigation table on the top left will take you directly to the defined topics, such as natural habitat, captive care, breeders, pictures, more information, other information and taxonomy. The care of rosy boas and sand boas is similar, although they come from different parts of the world.
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