Kenyan Sand Boa, The Best Pet Snake? 

I love how they just look like big, spotted worms

This snake literally looks like a kid drew it. I can't stop laughing.

A man who genuinely loves animals. I wish my mother wasn't afraid of snakes, I'd get one of these. I just love their face

Ive had Walter my Kenyan sand boa for about a year now and he's hands down my favorite pet to hold and admire his coloration is very bright and sharp and he's very active and always hungry. He's grown considerably very quickly and I've had no regrets. 11/10

Was thinking of getting a corn snake as a gift to myself for getting through my first year of vet school. I need a low maintenence pet that didn't really care to much about me handling it, besides being food giver. I didn't want to be neglecting it when midterms and finals picked up because I wouldn't be able to handle it and only feeding them once a week was a big bonus. I knew a snake would be perfect for that. I saw this when it came out and after doing some more research I decided to change my mind and go with a Kenyan sand boa instead. I couldn't be happier with my choice. I didn't even realize these existed before I saw this video. I was worried the corn snake would be a bit to active for me to handle while i studied but the sand boa is perfect it doesnt move around to much and if u have to put it down for a moment it never goes far (if anywhere). I can't remember if you mentioned it in the video but these guys can be difficult to transfer to f/t if they were fed live before you got them. I didn't realize mine was being fed live until I got it and it was a beast to change over. It took 6 weeks of it striking and letting go and me having to change what I was doing to make sure she was interested the entire feeding experience until it got all the way in or she would push it back out. They can be changed over but it will take a bit of research and asking around for what others do, planning how you are gonna present food to the snake that week before you do it, and a lot of patience while you might wrestle for an hour to get them to finally give in and eat. Even with this issue though I am really happy i got this snake thank you so much for making a video about it because it wasn't even on my radar before.

This was my first snake and I highly recommend them. I have an anery stripe and she is the sweetest thing. I do half sand, half aspen with water on the cool aspen side and she’s thriving.

I've had my Kenya Sand Boa for about 6 years. She has been my favorite of the 4 snakes I've owned.

For the sand issue, if you're willing to do it, it's always possible to have one half with safer substrate, and the other with sand. So they'll get some of their preferred substrate, but they'll also get a safer substrate that'll be a great place for the water bowl! This may also be my aesthetic loving side

This video was a deciding factor in me recently getting my first pet snake--an adult female anerythristic Kenyan Sand Boa. She is such an awesome, beautiful animal! Very sweet and docile. However, I should have paid closer attention to the part about the locking lid! She escaped for a few days, but, thankfully, found by the refrigerator. :D Keep up the great work with your channel!

if you read this, i would like to thank you for your interesting educational video's, keep it up clint

I got my very first snake recently & decided on an anery Kenyan Sand Boa after watching this video! He has been with me for a couple months now, and he is entering his first shed with me... he is just perfect! Eats every week eagerly, super calm while handling, super curious, & very, very cute!! During the day, I usually only see his little head, but at night, he really starts to stroll about! Couldn’t have asked for a better first time snake! Thank you for helping me decide; I already know he won’t be my last/only Kenyan Sand Boa!

"Availability" as a decision factor seems a lot less important than the others. Once you buy it, it's doesn't matter. The other factors are life-long. Maybe "Availability' shouldn't be weighted as heavily as the others. It seems like "Care" is almost as important as everything else combined.

I’ve had my kenyan sand boa for a week now and it’s so great!!

I've been trying to get a pet snake forever and my dad has always said no. But finally he gave in and said I can get a snake if I buy it with my own money and care for it with my own money. I'm getting my first ever pay check from my first ever job in two weeks and it's all going towards buying a snake. It'll only be about $150, but my nearby Pet Expo has a baby sand boa that no one's buying. I took my dad there with me to look at the Rosy Boa they have right now, but it's albino and $300 so I wouldn't be able to get it for at least a month and by then it'll probably be bought up. But the man showing off the Boa said "would you like to see our Sand Boa?" My dad fell in love with that little snake. It's just a baby right now and it's so stinking cute. I have a 10 gallon tank right now, a heat mat, and an old water dish. So all I need is the substrate, food, and some decorations (and a lid for the enclosure, but I don't think the lil guy would be able to get up to the top right now anyways. But I don't want to risk it). I have no clue what to feed such a tiny snake so I'd have to ask, and he costs $100 so I probably wouldn't have enough to buy everything need. But I think my dad likes it enough that he'd buy the first batch of mice and then I could buy em myself afterwords. They're not a snake I ever considered getting before today, but after holding it, seeing how pretty they are, and watching my dads face light up as he held it, I definitely want to get one. It's amazing how one interaction can change your whole view on something.

I love your videos! You have a way about you, that makes it really fun and easy to listen and to learn and also I think that there aren't many channels that are as informative and interesting as this one. Keep your great work up!!

I love your sand boa's name "Sarlacc" XD Also, will you do a video about Red-eyed Crocodile Skinks?

I went to the pet store and fell in love with one of these guys but my mom nor my grandma want me to have one. He would be such a good boy though :(

I really appreciate the respectful way you handle and talk about the reptiles. I watch other channels and, while I don't think for a second they are mistreating the animals, they don't show the care and kindness towards them that you do.

For anyone who's interested in learning more about Sand boas I recommend checking out The Sand Boa Book by Warren H. Treacher. It covers the husbandry, breeding as well as an in depth look into the history of animal and detailed history of sand boa morphs. It pretty has much everything you'd need to know about sand boas. =]

Hands down the best reptile channel on RU-vid :)

I adopted a sweet little nuclear Kenyan sand boa today, and he's the best first pet snake I could ask for. His name is Finnick (yes I named him after a Zootopia character) and I love him.

I just picked up a KSB two days ago from my local expo. I fell in love with her the moment I held her! She's an anery and is two months old and I definitely stole Clint's name of Sarlacc because it's just absolutely perfect. This video is the only reason I knew of sand boas and I'm so happy I saw it because she's gorgeous

This video was the sole reason I got a KSB. She's an absolute doll. Keep up the good work, Clint. Entertaining and informative as usual.

This guy is so wholesome, I love his excitement! It makes me happy that you love this species as much as I do, Clint

I got to touch and hold one of these at the local reptile zoo a little while back. It felt like holding a cool room temperature sausage wrapped in plastic wrap. Very unusually smooth and slightly squishy, very neat.

Met one a few days ago when perusing a reptile shop. The lady was very nice and knowledgeable. Glad to see that they are a good idea for a beginner snake

Omg! It matches your tie! Excellent!

We just got a Sand Boa and named him Clint.

I love your channel. Recently got a rosy boa and did a lot of research but a video on them would be really cool!

I’m going to a expo in February hopefully I can find one!

I am getting a Kenyan sand boa this month it’s going to be my first snake I have always wanted a snake but my parents didn’t want a big snake and we finally found a breeder I am getting all the supplies now and I have been doing all my research my aunt is also getting one I am getting a male because of the size I am so excited ^^

it was great to see you at the reptile expo thank you for taking time to talk to me and for all the videos you continuously put out for people interested in reptiles .. one of the best channels to watch

Top-notch content, as always. For being a grumpy pants, your female was certainly on her best behavior. Are these your only two Kenyans or do you have more?

Just got my baby male sand boa today. His name is Sal and I love him with all my heart❤

I just adopted a small male yesterday. He is super cool, and very easy to handle. I have not had a snake for many years, and I am stoked.

I came from the 90s big snake world. Got my first kenyan last year and now I want a hundred of them !

This man is to precious for this world.

I just got a Kenyan sand boa ( as you can see in my profile picture) and I would agree that these reptiles are amazing for reptile owners and I would recommend them for beginners if you’ve done your research!❤️🐍

KSB are STINKIN ADORABLE

I would totally love to see a video on rosy boas! They're very similar to sand boas but they're native to the United States and they look different based on where they are from! Super cool animals!

At the last reptile expo I went to, these guys were the third most available snake, even more than corn snakes and hognoses

Best time of the week when you upload!!!!

honestly they are great. my favorite for a starter snake, its different, easy to keep, and very docile.

Photo credit on the albino: David Shortt of South Alabama Sand Boas. Feel free to add me on Facebook and see what litters drop this season. Thank you guys and great video.

I was hoping you would do a video on Kenyan Sand Boas. I've been debating between a Western Hognose and a KSB.

I subbed, you seem so humble and know so much of the reptiles :)

Hi Clint. I decided my first snake would be a Kenyan Sand Boa because of this video and I'm getting one at the reptile expo in February! I'm so excited!!!

For people wanted a bit more details on substrates dehydration and shedding issues are very common from people using sand because in the wild there is moisture underground that they spend a lot of time in and pure sand wet is no good cause it clumps up so you want a good mixture of reptile top soil and play sand but if you want to try something simpler and easy to clean you can try the zilla walnut (sand alternative) but I'd still only use it for temp and emergency enclosures and make sure to have a moist hide of moss for em :) you can also look up more mixture details for different purposes.

Also, something I've found in my experience that weighs heavily on the care-difficulty is the humidity the species requires. If you live in a dry area (like me) you need to mist the enclosure at least once every couple days. This can infringe on that vacation time you generally have with snakes and is important to consider when selecting your perfect pet snake. Cheers!

This guy sounds like Blippi and I love it 😂❤️ btw I have a Kenyan sand boa too! They are really easy to take care of and a great starter snake.

Absolutely the best snakes ever! I love all the colors form normal to all the cool morphs. Amazing animals and we love to work with ours. Thanks for a Awesome Video!

Good video and great information for anyone interested in keeping Kenyan sand boa snakes as lifelong pets 👍

I have a baby Kenyan Sand Boa and we were clueless on its gender. I saw your video, learned a bit about my baby snake, and saw that it was a female. It was really easy to find her gender thanks to your help!

the fact that you said theyre small makes it all the better for me

Clint, who would you recommend as a good breeder for Kenyan sand boa's?

0:31 my god, that snake truly embraced the noodle lifestyle

I went into a new reptile store in my area and they had a couple of these and I never realized how neat these boas look I almost bought ones! I believe I will be getting one in my near future!

one thing to keep in mind is they live a very long time, so make sure you'll have a stable place to keep it for the next 20 years

I think I'll get a snake eventually, but I'm trying to decide between a kenyan sand boa and a western hognose. Tough choice! I've never seen either type locally, and there haven't been any reptile expos near me but in July there's going to be one only 40 minutes from me so I'm going to see what snakes they have there.

I love your enthusiasm for the snakes bro.

Love my sand boa! He’s so sweet and docile that I nap with him 💕

I got one, she was very smol and shy, took me month to make her adapt to me and to her enclosure, I never saw her, half of the time refuse to eat. Now it's summer, she know me, she eat well (even if she is scared when a wiggle the dead mouse around her, she likes when i put it in a corner and don't moove it) is kinda curious, sticking her head outside the sand ( disclaimer : i feed her outside her enclosure and the water bowl is higher so no sand in it). She even sometimes explore a bit, she is a great pet but keep in mind it's shy and you will rarely see them.

I only found out about these guys recently , a friend who keeps reptiles showed me theirs and oh my god I fell in love with them! Im now going to get one . Beautiful noodles !

I have 14 sand boas right now and they are my favorite reptile ever. Love them. I have a super crazy one, but my others are amazing. Awesome video!

i just bought a kenyan sand boa today. i held him at a local pet store a few days ago and couldnt stop thinking about him.

I was pretty sure I'd get one next but I feel like rosy boa is going to be my next snake :) I hope there will be a video about them as well, even though their care is very similar to corn snake's. I heard that they're pretty easy to handle, but I'd like to hear more.

I feel like I was expecting a boa size snake. This is a pleasant surprise

Thank you Clint for all the information on the Kenyan sand boa. Its been extremely helpful

Hey would love to see videos on blood pythons and Taiwanese beauty snakes, is that a possibility? . Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. The best on RU-vid - keep up the great work !

I got my first KSB last week! She’s so cute. She’s an anery het albino (snow) and she’s soooo little. She didn’t eat yet but we’re gonna try again tomorrow since it will have been a week since I got her. Fingers crossed!

Even though this is an older video, I've still found the information very useful and still relevant today (2023). Thank you for making this video. I'm currently awaiting the arrival of one of these beauties (sex unknown as yet). I've agreed to take on a ksb a cousin of a friend has rescued from a not-ideal situation and can't keep herself. This will be reptile #15 in my current collection and snake #8. I'm very much looking forward to learning all about this species firsthand. 🤘🏻❤️‍🔥

I love my KSB shes very chill and has the derpiest face 😂 her name is Muppet because she looks like a sock puppet

I know this is old but thank you. I'm getting ready to get my setup and get my first snake which is going to be a beautiful albino kenyan sand boa never heard of them until recently and feel in love with one at my local pet shop

This guy has the best salesman personality/voice in the world

Can you talk about smooth or rough green snakes? They aren't to popular as pets but they are great viewing animal. Awesome video too!

Lol my Sand boa tries to escape all the time

Saarlac the burrowing sand boa.... I get the reference 👌😂

oh man i've been waiting for the sand boa vid :) great job!

We got sand boas in India too They are quite shy when corner will mostly give mock charge/strike

Can you please do a video like this with a Frilled Dragon? I’m considering getting one and I would like to know more. Thanks.

just got my first kenyan Sand boa this weekend at a herp how...... no fancy morph..... i dont need that..... she sure is tiny and looking forward to her eathing the first time.... just adorable!

My snakes love climbing up sleeves too. :)

got a snow sand boa, the easiest way to find it is spotting the little red eyes lol only about 6 inch's right now

Can you do one on african house snakes please. Great video😂

I like these and really want one but the thing that sucks is my mom HATES snakes. She thinks that they'll get out of a tank and sneak out and says that "they're just so creepy" And I'll probably never get one while I'm living with her which also sucks because I'm at least 7 years away from being able to get my own house. So... yea

Oh my goodness, the fresh mostly clean cut Clint is SO handsome!! Holy cow!! 😱😱😱😱🤯🤯🤯

I about died at the end, so funny! @10:40

Your videos are awesome and entertaining! I really like how you rate each reptile based on different characteristics! Can you do a video like this on the rubber boa? There are a lot of videos out there about finding them in the wild but very little on the care/maintenance of them.

My mom is terrified of snakes and she said i can maybe get one

Ah, I love the rough scaled sand boas. But in all these years, I've never officially owned a sand boa. I think it's because I A) never got around to it and B) didn't like how they just stay hidden all the time. I guess that's why I gravitated toward arboreal snakes instead. Still, they are very pretty and structurally interesting. The rough scales remind me of some venomous viper species. Anyway, great video as always.

They’re so derpy! God bless them

Thanks for making this video! I was hoping you would. There aren’t many educational videos on Kenyan sand boa’s. I am thinking about getting one!

I just got a 1.5 year old KSB and I don’t think she was properly cared for! She’s been with me for 4 days. Last night she wasn’t very active and this morning when I saw her she was in the same spot. She’s my first snake.

I like that every other snake is maxing out his intimidate stats and the sand boa just be like "wasup bobs"

This is a pretty nice and informative video! I was going to go with a Western Hognose, but I mainly decided say, "I think I'll put more research into this" due to its availability and cost. Like... There's more and more being sold, and I saw a shop that sells them from around $60. That's crazy good compared to the usual $250 to $500 I saw on the Hoggies! And with the handling, I have heard of one more downside to be aware of... They aren't the greatest "scarf" snakes. Since they're more used to burrowing than climbing, you need to be careful about letting them climb on your shoulders. Though, really this just means keeping a hand on then for safety and support!

Great video mate,,I has been wanting a sand Boa and needed advice thanx,,🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🇬🇧👍

I just got a sand boa today and just wanted to see if my favorite reptile guy had to say about them

Just got my Ksb he just ate his first ft pinky from me and I was so proud

Top 5 snakes I will consider for my First Pet Snake: Hognose snake, Kenyan Sand Boa, Ball Python, Milk Snake, and Corn Snake.

Perfect . Sand Boas are a bit of an addiction . You get 1 you want 50 lol