{"product_id":"albino-paradox-ksb","title":"Kenyan Sand Boa (Paradox Albino)","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"324\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"322\"\u003eKenyan Sand Boa (Paradox Albino)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"403\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"342\"\u003eEryx colubrinus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"345\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"362\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kenyan Sand Boa, East African Sand Boa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"408\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"436\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"434\"\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"548\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"548\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"448\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults typically measure \u003cstrong data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"501\"\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=\"549\" data-end=\"942\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"942\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"566\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e A unique expression of the Albino morph where the typical \u003cstrong data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"660\"\u003ebright orange-and-white pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e is interrupted by \u003cstrong data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"712\"\u003erandom darker pigment patches\u003c\/strong\u003e. These paradox markings can appear anywhere on the body, ranging from small spots to large irregular blotches, creating a one-of-a-kind “paint-splattered” look. They also have the red or pink eyes characteristic of Albino boas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"962\"\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to \u003cstrong data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"988\"\u003eEast Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e, including Kenya, Ethiopia, and Sudan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers \u003cstrong data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003earid savannahs, deserts, and scrublands\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it burrows into sandy or loose soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003eBehaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e A fossorial, nocturnal ambush predator that spends most of its life buried just beneath the substrate, striking at prey such as rodents, birds, or reptiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003eCaptive Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"2246\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1566\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1566\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e A \u003cstrong data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003e20-gallon long tank\u003c\/strong\u003e (or equivalent) works for most adults. Provide \u003cstrong data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003edeep, loose substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e (aspen, sand, or a sand\/soil mix) for burrowing. Include a water dish and at least one secure hide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep a gradient of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003e78–82°F (25–28°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e with a basking spot of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003e90–95°F (32–35°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Night drops to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003e72–75°F (22–24°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e are acceptable. Humidity should remain low, around \u003cstrong data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003e30–50%\u003c\/strong\u003e, to reflect natural conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1988\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1988\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1828\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed juveniles pinky mice every 5–7 days; adults every 10–14 days on small rodents. Monitor body condition, as Kenyan Sand Boas can become overweight easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2148\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2148\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003eBehaviour in Captivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally \u003cstrong data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2076\"\u003edocile, secretive, and tolerant of handling\u003c\/strong\u003e. They spend most of their time hidden, surfacing mainly when feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2246\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2246\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2178\"\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e A \u003cstrong data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2209\"\u003edeep burrowing substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e is essential for their well-being.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2251\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2253\" data-end=\"2276\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2274\"\u003eGenetics Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2739\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2376\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2376\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2302\"\u003eAlbino (Recessive):\u003c\/strong\u003e Removes melanin, producing the bright orange-and-white base coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2629\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2629\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2402\"\u003eParadox Expression:\u003c\/strong\u003e A rare, selectively bred form of albino where \u003cstrong data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2497\"\u003epatches of dark pigment appear unpredictably\u003c\/strong\u003e on the otherwise albino body. The inheritance of paradox markings is not fully understood and is not guaranteed to pass reliably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2630\" data-end=\"2739\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2739\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2654\"\u003eCare Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Husbandry is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2668\" data-end=\"2711\"\u003eidentical to wild-type Kenyan Sand Boas\u003c\/strong\u003e; only coloration differs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tails and Scales","offers":[{"title":"Female","offer_id":48796666396887,"sku":"CITES","price":500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/8611\/0252\/files\/IMG_3468.jpg?v=1781810876","url":"https:\/\/tailsandscales.ca\/products\/albino-paradox-ksb","provider":"Tails and Scales ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}