East African Sand BoaMore photos coming soon... |
| Scientific Name: |
- Epicrates cenchria cenchria
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| Description: |
- Also known as Kenyan Sand Boa, Egyptian Sand Boa,
- Yellowish or orange colour with dark brown splotches
- This snake is nocturnal animal
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| Distribution: |
- Found in most East African countries
- Including Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Sudan, Eqypt...
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| Breeding: |
- When it reaches sexual maturity ages of 3 years old
- Give birth to live young after 4 months of breeding
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| Nesting: |
- 6 to 20 babies per clutch
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| Size: |
- Hatchling: 15 to 20 inches
- Adult male: Up 15 to 18 inches,
- Adult female: Up to 30 inches possible
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| Lifespan: |
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| 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
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| Snake Habitat and Vivarium Housing: |
- In captivity, temperature should be around 82�F
- Keep the basking spot around 89�F
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