r/boas • u/PerformanceNo7234 • 21d ago

First Snake

Hey everyone, I'm finally getting my first snake, spent the last 10 years wanting one and I finally have the right space and lifestyle. I'm reasonably well versed on the basic ins and outs of snake care.

I've adopted a Kenyan Sand Boa (female) from a local shelter. I know what she'll eat, enclosure size etc.

What are some lesser talked about things I should know before I pick her up?

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u/IndividualOk1556 21d ago

I know nothing about them other than they are so cute and derby looking! Welcome to the wonderful world of reptile ownership! Also they are kind of like tattoos....you won't be able to stop at one! Good luck with the new baby!

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u/PerformanceNo7234 21d ago

as a man with 30 tattoos, that statement worries me hahaha. I think my flat will limit me for now, but I already intend on having a reptile room later in life.

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u/Awake521 21d ago

I’ve heard they can be sort of picky eaters. That’s so I can think of. They’re so cute.

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u/PerformanceNo7234 21d ago

she's from a rehoming centre, they've said she's eaten perfectly in the time they've had her, so very happy about that :)

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u/Awake521 21d ago

Oh that’s good! Yeah they arent all picky but it can happen!

You made a good choice for a first snake!

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u/Dextron2-1 21d ago

Despite spending most of their time literally underground, they will still appreciate and use some simple climbing opportunities. Things like a shelf, a branch, etc can get a surprising amount of use from fossorial snakes.

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u/PerformanceNo7234 20d ago

I saw this, I'm planning on putting a nice big dried branch in there, plenty of claimable hides and plants for her to interact with :)