Kenyan sand boas (Gongylophis colubrinus loveridgei) are beautiful, hardy and docile snakes, I personally find them very endearing. The first captive reproduction of this species was in 1980 at Houston zoo, and now over two decades later they are still a highly underrated captive snake.

A male Kenyan sand boa may only reach about 15 to 18 inches in length and about 70-100 grams in weight. The females will generally reach about 24-36 inches, with 28 being typical, and will weigh in anywhere from 400 to 900 + grams.

The reason we believe they are a highly underrated captive snake is that Kenyan sand boas are incredibly variable in colour with some exhibiting oranges and others yellow. The amount of colour is also incredibly variable; there are also a number of colour mutations now being bred in captivity including the albino, axanthic, and snow.

Kenyan sand boas are problem free captives, we have some animals, we have had since birth that have never turned down a meal regardless of what type or quantity they are offered.

Kenyan sand boas are one of the most enjoyable snakes to work with, for both the novice and experienced herper alike.