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i have a baby sand boa that i got about a month ago.the guy i got it from told me to keep him in sand with a water dish and the proper heating and thats about all i need.however i purchased a book about them and it said the best subsrate to use that looks natural is a sand soil mix...however im having a difficult time finding out exactly what that is.i have also heard that crushed walnut and aspen works.im just wondering what subsrate is best and naturalistic.please help!
Blitz-5 yr old cornsnake Taz-3 week old kenyan sand boa Kohl-13 yr old black cat "my snake is better then your dog because A)he sheds in one peice not all over the house and B)if i took my snake out for a walk i'd get way better reactions than you get with your ordinary dog"
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sand isn't good for sand-boas heres my caresheet for more info
 SNAKE CHARMER-Legaly boa addicted & licensed teenager. PROUD DEDICATED OWNER OF
1.0.0 BALL PYTHON(Python regius),salazar
1.0.0 COLOMBIAN RED-TAIL BOA(B.C imperator),tarzan
1.0.0 KENYEN SAND-BOA(Gongylophis colubrinus loveridgei),houdini
1.0.0 SAVANNHA MONITOR(Varanus exanthematicus),lois hopefully coming soon female colombian red-tail boa or a hedge hog whatever my grandma decides
You can't say much...I'm the one whos got the gun-snake charmer
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A sand-soil mix is exactly that. A mixture of sand and soil. You would have to mix it yourself. Play sand mixed with a potting soil that is free from fertilizers and perlite( those little white balls) would work. Sani Chips work well, also. I like aspen because tunnels hold their shape.
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0.1 Western Hognose
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0.1 Everglades Ratsnake
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| I would go with aspen bedding. They can still burrow without the popular fear of your reptile swallowing some resulting in some results which may not be very good. Actual sand can be used for sand boas. There are plenty of people who have used this with them without ill effects.
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| I have a sand boa aswell. I don't know what that guy was thinking because I have mine in that calcium sand stuff and he loves it!
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Reptile_Dude (10/3/2008)
Actual sand can be used for sand boas. There are plenty of people who have used this with them without ill effects. you guys do what you want but,remember i warned you about the sand in my caresheet
SNAKE CHARMER-Legaly boa addicted & licensed teenager. PROUD DEDICATED OWNER OF
1.0.0 BALL PYTHON(Python regius),salazar
1.0.0 COLOMBIAN RED-TAIL BOA(B.C imperator),tarzan
1.0.0 KENYEN SAND-BOA(Gongylophis colubrinus loveridgei),houdini
1.0.0 SAVANNHA MONITOR(Varanus exanthematicus),lois hopefully coming soon female colombian red-tail boa or a hedge hog whatever my grandma decides
You can't say much...I'm the one whos got the gun-snake charmer
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I would not keep the sand boa in sand or any other reptile.The snake can ingest it and get inpack.That is not good and sign won't show that the snake is sick till preaty much to late.
_____________________________________________I am training as a veterinary technician for cats, dogs and exotics. To me every animal needs a little help from a vet.
Cuban Rock Iguana and Rhinoceros Iguana Reptiles I own:
3.2.1 Green Iguanas (Godzilla, Charmilion, Larz, Esperonza,Izzy and Blaze.)
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This impaction thing is sooo overblown. They won't swallow sand by just living on it. A snake must swallow a huge amount of a particle substrate in order to create a blockage. A healthy and hydrated snake will be able to pass small amounts of substrate. Placing food on a paper towel or plate or feeding in a seperate container( not a fan off) will eliminate the risk. I don't like sand as a substrate because it retains odors and is just a pain to deal with, not because of the impaction boogyman.
0.1 Albino Sandiego Gophersnake
0.1 Western Hognose
0.1 Childrens Python
0.1 Everglades Ratsnake
1.0 Bull snake
1.1.5 Crested GeckosFur Bearin' Critters 0.2 gerbils
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