East African Sand Boa

Scientific Name:
Epicrates cenchria cenchria

Description:
Also known as Kenyan Sand Boa, Egyptian Sand Boa,
Yellowish or orange colour with dark brown splotches
This snake is nocturnal animal

Distribution:
Found in most East African countries
Including Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Sudan, Eqypt...

Breeding:
When it reaches sexual maturity ages of 3 years old
Give birth to live young after 4 months of breeding

Nesting:
6 to 20 babies per clutch

Size:
Hatchling: 15 to 20 inches

Adult male: Up 15 to 18 inches,
Adult female: Up to 30 inches possible

Lifespan:
Up to 16 years or more

Diet:
African sand boa eat very little
Young boa should be fed every 5 to 7 days
Adult boa eating schedule is 1 to 2 weeks once
Hatchling: Insects and small pinky mice

Adult: Lizards and rodents
Avoid keeping rodent with the snake overnight
A bowl of fresh water should be provided for the snake

Snake Habitat and Vivarium Housing:
In captivity, temperature should be around 82°F
Keep the basking spot around 89°F

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