{"product_id":"kenyan-sand-boa-het-anery","title":"Kenyan Sand Boa (Het Anery)","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"272\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"270\"\u003eKenyan Sand Boa (Het Anery)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"351\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"290\"\u003eEryx colubrinus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"293\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"310\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kenyan Sand Boa, East African Sand Boa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"356\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"384\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"382\"\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"496\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"496\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"396\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults typically grow to \u003cstrong data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"449\"\u003e18–30 inches (45–75 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e, with females larger and bulkier than males.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"746\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"746\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"514\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Visually resembles the \u003cstrong data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"574\"\u003enormal\/wild-type Kenyan Sand Boa\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"636\"\u003eorange to yellow saddles on a dark brown background\u003c\/strong\u003e. As a het (heterozygous) animal, it does not display the Anerythristic morph visually but carries the gene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"836\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"836\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"766\"\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to \u003cstrong data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"792\"\u003eEast Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly Kenya, Ethiopia, and Sudan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"965\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"965\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"851\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inhabits \u003cstrong data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"903\"\u003earid savannahs, deserts, and scrubland\u003c\/strong\u003e, preferring loose sandy soil and rocky areas for burrowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"982\"\u003eBehaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e A \u003cstrong data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003efossorial ambush predator\u003c\/strong\u003e, spending most of its time buried under the substrate, waiting to strike at prey such as small mammals, birds, and lizards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1145\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003eCaptive Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"2068\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e A \u003cstrong data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003e20-gallon long tank or equivalent\u003c\/strong\u003e suits most adults. Provide \u003cstrong data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003edeep, loose substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e such as sand, aspen, or soil\/sand mix for burrowing. Include a shallow water dish and at least one secure hide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain a gradient of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003e78–82°F (25–28°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e with a basking spot of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003e90–95°F (32–35°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Night drops to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003e72–75°F (22–24°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e are fine. Humidity should remain \u003cstrong data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003e30–50%\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting their arid native habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1802\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1802\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juveniles should be fed pinky mice every 5–7 days; adults every 10–14 days on small rodents. Monitor body condition, as sand boas are prone to obesity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1956\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1956\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1832\"\u003eBehaviour in Captivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Known to be \u003cstrong data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003edocile, slow-moving, and secretive\u003c\/strong\u003e. They tolerate handling well but will spend much of their time buried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"2068\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"2068\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"1986\"\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e A \u003cstrong data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003edeep substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e is essential to support their natural burrowing behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2073\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2096\"\u003eGenetics Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2403\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2214\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2214\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2131\"\u003eAnerythristic (Recessive):\u003c\/strong\u003e Removes red and orange pigments, producing gray\/black coloration when expressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2328\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2328\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2231\"\u003eHet Anery:\u003c\/strong\u003e This snake carries \u003cstrong data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2285\"\u003eone copy of the recessive gene\u003c\/strong\u003e but does not visually display the morph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2403\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2403\"\u003eHusbandry and care remain \u003cstrong data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2400\"\u003eidentical to wild-type Kenyan Sand Boas\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tails and Scales","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56196224876866,"sku":"gtw1789651026776","price":131.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/8380\/8066\/files\/kenyan-sand-boa-het-anery_1.png?v=1789651030","url":"https:\/\/abrasionresistclad.shop\/products\/kenyan-sand-boa-het-anery","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}