Coolest new baby snake!!

[Ricky87]

Today, my brother Michael and I went to the New England Reptile Expo to see some of the glamorous things we missed out on with Daytona, and at the end of the day it did not disappoint. We started off the event by running into the very kind and very interesting Tim, of Tim66/corns fame. We talked about the expo, then about ridiculous New England winter weather, and then about the complexities of admiring snakes we can't afford. Fortunately though, the coolest snake at the expo, IMO, was one of the most cost friendly; an Anery Kenyan Sand Boa!!. I urged my brother to pick this one, and I'm so glad he did. I'm still in awe at how incredible this snake is. Tiny doesn't even describe it, but he/she is so calm, and I couldn't think of a better pet. Disclaimer: Pic Heavy!!!

 

[Ricky87]

 

[pwargcm]

that is an awesome looking lil guy. ive only held 3 of them before and they feel sweet.

 

[The_Thunderer]

NICE, Ricky!!! I've always been intrigued by these guys, but have always been concerned about how they are kept. I know they're "Sand boas", but there's always a debate around the corner on that one. LOL.

VERY sweet pickup! I hope he/she lives a long and pleasant life with ya!

 

[vetusvates]

Neat little fella, Ricky. Looks...prehistoric. I wonder what they eat?

 

[danielle]

I love the last pic where he's looking up at you it's precious congrats guys

 

[Hypancistrus]

Fred, they are called sand boas, but they do great in aspen bedding too. Mine is about two years old, a male, and still quite small. He's living well on aspen. They are fun to feed... it's like watching Tremors again.

Congrats on the pick up Ricky!

 

[pwargcm]

They are fun to feed... it's like watching Tremors again.

that is awesome. you should video it someday. ive never seen one eat but would love to if this is the case.

 

[Ricky87]

that is an awesome looking lil guy. ive only held 3 of them before and they feel sweet.

Thanks Patrick!. He is very fun to hold even at such a diminutive size. I'm anxious to see how much weight he puts on in the next few months...Hopefully he puts on a bit!.

NICE, Ricky!!! I've always been intrigued by these guys, but have always been concerned about how they are kept. I know they're "Sand boas", but there's always a debate around the corner on that one. LOL.

VERY sweet pickup! I hope he/she lives a long and pleasant life with ya!

I really appreciate that kind sir!. It's actually Michael's snake, I just urged him to get it, because I thought he was so awesome. He even has the perfect pattern of a bull on the side of his belly which looks so cool...BTW, we chose to go with aspen bedding for him. He really likes it, and he loves to burrow. Not sure if sand is better for him, but I don't think it matters too much one way or the other...

Neat little fella, Ricky. Looks...prehistoric. I wonder what they eat?

Thanks Eric!. He does look ancient...I think it's the snout lol. As for feeding, he should be able to handle a pinky no problem. We have a good assortment of sizes so he should be all-set. It will definitely look funny is his belly though.

I love the last pic where he's looking up at you it's precious congrats guys

Thank ye Danielle!. I'm glad I was able to get a clear one of his face. He has such dark eyes, and the shades of gray on his head look amazing.

Fred, they are called sand boas, but they do great in aspen bedding too. Mine is about two years old, a male, and still quite small. He's living well on aspen. They are fun to feed... it's like watching Tremors again.

Congrats on the pick up Ricky!

Thanks Hyp, and it's good to know yours is fine with aspen. I can't wait until he's bigger so I can hold him without worrying about how fragile he is. BTW, can't wait to watch him act a tremor. We may feed him tomorrow, so I hope he eats well and has a clean bill of health!.

THANKS GUYS!!.

 

[The_Thunderer]

Fred, they are called sand boas, but they do great in aspen bedding too. Mine is about two years old, a male, and still quite small. He's living well on aspen. They are fun to feed... it's like watching Tremors again.

Congrats on the pick up Ricky!

Love that movie!!! I'll have to try for myself... one day!

 

[Michael823]

It's actually Michael's snake, I just urged him to get it, because I thought he was so awesome.

I don't think Ricky quite realizes that this could be interpreted as a compliment towards me, like he's calling me awesome .

BTW, Thanks everyone! He's a cute little bugger, and I am very happy to diversify my snakes with such an unusual little gem. He kind of looks like a cow, so I hope he eats like one.

 

[whippet]

Lauren didn't think to mention this about ours...but he is a nasty biting wee sausage and is slightly evil. Just a side note. Please continue with your regularly scheduled programing.

 

[diamondlil]

What a beautifuul snausage!

 

[sweet~nichole~marie]

Oh, s/he is sooooo cute! Now, for sand boas I might break the "only corns" rule we have at our house. That last pic is too precious, and I love the one on your finger that shows how tiny it is!

On a side note, to go along with what Tara said, in college I worked in a reptile/aquarium store and it was my duty to feed all the snakes on sundays. For a while we had 2 sand boas and they were really nippy. The only snake that bit me more were the baby balls (probably one of the reasons I don't care for them that much!). Luckily the sand boas were tiny, but they do have needle-like little teeth ~LOL~ I woldn't even feel it but would notice little spots of blood all over my fingers after feeding them! Hopefully yours will be nice ~grins~

 

[Michael823]

Thanks everyone! I know he's still very young, but I have high hopes that he'll be a behaved little worm... At least I hope. He seems very calm, so it's hard to imagine he'll just flip a switch if I continue handing him. But, this is my first Sand Boa, so I'll keep that problem in mind and hope that he remains a calm and docile snake.

 

[Pasodama]

So cute! Great pick up ... Congrats!
Kenyans are great snakes and, actually, relatively easy to keep.
I love my "sausages".

 

[Memphios]

Congrats on the pick-up! So small!

 

[Pasodama]

Fred, they are called sand boas, but they do great in aspen bedding too.

So true. Mine are on aspen and a Sand Boa breeder, friend of mine, keeps his on Desert Snow. All are happy & healthy as can be.

 

[Pasodama]

Thanks everyone! I know he's still very young, but I have high hopes that he'll be a behaved little worm... At least I hope. He seems very calm, so it's hard to imagine he'll just flip a switch if I continue handing him. But, this is my first Sand Boa, so I'll keep that problem in mind and hope that he remains a calm and docile snake.

Mine are very calm and sweet natured. So are those of my breeder friend.
Only one, of mine, do I have to watch for and that is only when I go to get her. This is because she has such a ~strong~ feeding response (any movement, on/over the substrate, and she is ready to pounce... or does). Once "in hand" (or upon realizing there is no food), though, she is as calm/docile as the others are.

 

[sweet~nichole~marie]

Mine are very calm and sweet natured. So are those of my breeder friend.
Only one, of mine, do I have to watch for and that is only when I go to get her. This is because she has such a ~strong~ feeding response (any movement, on/over the substrate, and she is ready to pounce... or does). Once "in hand" (or upon realizing there is no food), though, she is as calm/docile as the others are.

That's true, I was usually tagged while trying to dig them out . . . they probably thought my fingers were food moving over the sand. I'm sure your new baby will be great, Michael!