SETTING UP MY KENYAN SAND BOA ENCLOSURE! (Awesome upgrade!)

Yay! My Kenyan sand boa, Comet finally got a nice upgrade!
as mentioned in this video, my setup was partially inspired by Go Herping. Link to his video here! - • Building a Kenyan Sand...
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[@okapi2233]

I wish interior designing for reptiles was a real job : )

[@simplyemilija5987]

Alyson Hallowich omg same

[@nsdfortnite7685]

It is for bigger reptiles like a crocodile

[@jillharrington1617]

There is jobs for decorating reptile cages

[@pandascribbles7211]

It is! A few pet stores in town charge per hour to setup and decorate your tank!

[@ameliaharrington8591]

It is

[@colebutterfield3439]

This was a very great setup! There's just two things I recommend. 1) If I were you I wouldn't bury the hide, water bowl, and skull so deep in the bedding as they would get in the way of the boa while it borrows. This really isn't that big of a deal but it's just something I noticed. 2) I would also recommend put some reptile carpet or something at the very bottom of the terrarium. Even if you have a thermostat, the glass can easily overheat and neither of us wants your boa to get burnt! Again, this was a very great setup! I am not trying to criticize this in anyway and I'm happy that you clearly know what you're doing! :)

[@colebutterfield3439]

I also subscribed :)

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

Thank you!! And yeah I've been thinking of putting a piece of repticarpet over the heat pad to avoid the glass getting too hot so I'll definitely do that! It always scares me how he can get so close 😩

[@xBloodxFangx]

Looks cool, but as another KSB owner, I'm gonna let you know that pretty set up will be destroyed in a matter of hours. They will bulldoze everything and just redecorate the entire tank.

[@galaxygamerx4840]

True

[@sophiagresham409]

yea but at least we’re trying to make em happy :)

[@funnygaming2672]

@Crested Kinz the bigger the better min. 20 gallons for male but I prefer given bigger than the recommendation for my pets

[@orcaagaryt7896]

From what I remember, never put heavy stones in for a burrowing species as they may burrow under neath it and collapse it onto themselves and get injured

[@obviouslyvi6419]

aA i love alex (goherping) its neat seeing you make this inspired by him!! also this is a pretty dang cute enclosure dude nice job ✨✨

[@jemmasurtees8618]

Got those of you who are saying you will get a tank like this for you sand boa I just want to point out a few thing. 1). It really comes down to the preference of your own sand boa. Some absolutely love large enclosures with lots of room to burrow but other can get stressed out. This may lead to bad shedding and not eating properly so make sure your sand boa is happy with a larger tank. 2). I do not recommend putting sand in a sand boas enclosure. Although they are named so the sand can get stuck in their scale s which may lead to infection. As well as when feeding they may digest the sand which could also cause medical problems. I didn't mean to rant and I'm sure comet absolutely adores his new home but I'm just warning people looking for advice that it really just comes down to preference of your own snake since they all have different personalities. My sand boa personally love a his smaller encloser and was too over whelmed with his larger one that is now home to a different snake. It also comes down to the sex since female sand boas grow significantly larger than the males. I hoped this helped a few people. I loved the encloser and the video though.

[@theoneandonlyER]

this was from 4 years ago lol but i was hoping if u really think aspen is better then sand for them? because i’m debating which one to get aspen or sand..?

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Yesss!!! I love KSBs. Comet is such a cutie. Also Alex (GoHerping) is awesome, cool to see he inspires some of your videos as well :)

[@nickalasseunath2815]

The Turtle Girl i

[@tmack5975]

Not sure if you still have this snake, but mixing in top soil with the Aspen will really help hold their borrows and help keep things in place a bit more

[@Emiology]

I love what you've done with this and how it looks! It's super pretty!! 💕

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

Imee's World thank you!!

[@nakitastokes3215]

Omg, your channel is growing so fast! Its nice to see how many people love and support you. Loved the video 💜💜

[@valeriemartinez9707]

I love learning new things about my reptile babies from you! Great vid

[@unrequitedmastermind]

Such a cutie. I love sand boas so much. They don't do much but they are still oddly satisfying to have. I used to be terrified of snakes but this specific breed actually helped me overcome that fear and now I love them.

[@annieefissh]

So fun to watch you put together this cage! Looks like your snake has an awesome environment💕🐍

[@lolar2626]

First! And he’s so cute omg! That face 😍🐍

[@princessevileyethezoo4196]

I use LG river rocks in my Leopard Gecko’s enclosure. He has eco earth, rocks, play sand (only a small space because he digs and I feed him from tongs - he won’t get impacted) then I have his humidity hide + tons of fake leaves. I love to spoil him. I love the way your little guy’s tank!!!

[@firasource]

"Wooow you're just sooo exciting" Every sand boa owner lol. I literally just got my first snake, being a sand boa, and of course I have to watch your video on it.

[@mindy6518]

The enclosure is so big that I was thinking he was gonna be really large, what a spoiled noodle! Love da snek, love this tank and love you Emma!!

[@geradawn2850]

Now this is what I call quality content people!😂😍❤️

[@ALIg8rToof]

At first I didn't really care for the normal orange and black coloration but it's really growing on me now it looks so cool!

[@briannasullivan8064]

The part when you had the camera below his face was so funny lol. He’s adorable

[@Ketchumallgeckos]

I’ve actually seen my ksb use her hide before! It’s a rare occurrence but it happened!

[@shelbygrimes8403]

mine actually uses his all the time i never knew they didn’t normally use them 😂

[@isabelalonso7090]

It’s so cute! The Snek and enclosure!!!!!

[@nicolegrice8874]

Absolutely love your snakw videos. They're all such cuties! So glad I get notifications, if not, I wouldn't be able to see the lovely Comet

[@angorahm4640]

Just a heads up for those who watch it: The statement that they don't use hides is actually pretty incorrect. I have a pair of Saharan sand boas who you'll always find in their hides or under the rocks in their tank. They also tend to come out and be more active when they actually do have hides/decor and stay burrowed when they have a bare minimum tank

[@jacoboneal139]

Thats a clever design to avoid impaction problems and he will love it, thanks for sharing

[@skadeet2221]

I would add just bit more aspen and sand, mostly so he can borrow more . Otherwise, that tank looks so cool, I'm really envious

[@4starnoob]

His new enclosure is so aesthetically pleasing! super cute! awesome job! ʕ•́ᴥ•̀ʔっ ♡

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

Mira thank you!!

[@sophiachavez3397]

Nice enclosure! Beautiful sand boa as well!

[@Blacat]

What a cute cage !!! I really love how you placed the plants with the stones...! Definitly some good inspiration for my next decorated enclosure :D (Quick side note ! While it is true kenyan sand boa do not need a hiding place, I do recommand giving one with like, a closed bottom. Inside you can place some damp aspen, and you'd be surprised how often you'd find your cutie in it..! It tends to help my (non-literal) babies shed a lot :D I even have a KSB whole LOVES sleeping on his hide and decorations, only burrowing after a meal when he need belly heat. Truly a strange little bugger..!)

[@ukiyohae1542]

Well I’m late,I should feel ashamed but I can’t because I just love ur videos btw I’ve been waiting for this for ever

[@Cjromer4]

Should I use excavator clay or something like it to cover the way between the snow and sand or just have it like yours?

[@CivicAndCBR]

I am picking up my first sand boa today, to go along with my king, aswell as my albino ball python. I love the mustache your snake has it brilliant! Nice enclosure aswell.

[@sketchybook4042]

Nice! I'll definitely use this for inspiration. Getting my new girl on Thursday! Can't wait.

[@TaleRavenTarot]

This looks great! Have you noticed your boa showing a preference for one substrate of another? I'm getting my first KSB tomorrow (though not my first snake).

[@Unicornlala13]

If you still have your sand boa, how is he/she? And for the bedding the best substrate is sand cause it’s actually there natural substrate! :)

[@rapidash8060]

It looks awesome!! Comet's colouring reminds me of a giraffe 🙊

[@addiscearce2572]

I have a 20 year old Kenyan and she has a heating pad a normal lamp and a all sand enclosure with a vary large water dish and a few shells and rocks and it seems to be working vary well for her

[@siberiusthesleepingserpent312]

Sand boas are so funny, our girl just wants to be buried at all times lol

[@tiffyah3982]

You’re so amazing how have I never heard of you! Just subbed :)

[@CGpets101]

it looks so nice!!

[@yaraal-shishtawy1910]

Amazing enclosure, wish I could live there! You’re doing a great job spoiling your danger noodle!

[@scottt.4596]

Hi. Thanks for the video. Do you use light and/or heat lamp shining down?

[@summerjustice61210]

So more than 50% of the time I actually find my sand boa in her hide. She loves it.

[@KWPsidney1]

Wow so nice to see a ksb that doesn’t bite constantly... I think I have the meanest one in history lol still love him tho

[@jenb6412]

lol this was awesome. I want a sand boa so bad!!

[@kays.reptiles3329]

Absolutely love this setup 😍

[@zareptiles]

Looks great!

[@oliverh1]

My cat had sat on the screen and broke it, never fixed it because i thought the sand boa would mostly be in the aspen, which was true, but he escaped out of the hole. i don’t recommend putting so many decorations in his tank as they tunnel everywhere and they can get injured if they run into any obstructions.

[@blaithinokeeffe8695]

I would really love to have a cage like this for my snakes 😍😍

[@ppoblete2280]

Wow it looks amazing!

[@malloryschafer7994]

Not as early as I could be but I'm a part if the #notificationsquad ily Emma💕😍

[@thinerj1]

love the setup very easy to do and very clean looking

[@patrickduncanjr.6847]

Great enclosure I’m going to do this. Do sand boas need lights for UV?

[@jhull650]

The set up looked great and I loved the skull thing, but I was just wondering do u now have a separate pet room now ??

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

J Hull yes! I moved and got my own place so I now have 2 separate pet rooms!! I have a reptile room and then I also have a small animal room :)

[@officialwhiteboyswag103]

Do you know where I can get a great deal on a sand boa

[@Redheadedlesbo]

I’ve seen the ikea betolf trend lately and was wondering what do y’all think of that as a cage for a sand boa like thsi one

[@originalritny]

My sand boa loves to climb. Idk why but I left a branch in his tank so he has that enjoyment in his life and I don't want to take that away from him

[@sadierae9428]

Loving your videos! I love the enclosure for your Kenyan Sand Boa! I’m getting my first leopard gecko in May for my birthday and was wondering where you got those metal shelves that hold your enclosures, on amazon I found a metal 5 shelf amazon basic shelving unit but I’m afraid it won’t hold my 20 gallon exo terra, Dubia roach colony, and meal worm colony, have any suggestions that $50 or under?

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

Sadie I Got this one from Home Depot! This one was like $150 so maybe a bit out of your budget but they have tons of other ones!!

[@hopehere8853]

I honestly love you so much I’m so glad I found your account

[@falishal530]

You got a beautiful snake so cute

[@whitebevs]

I’m going to be getting a sand boa soon and I wanted to see how I should set the tank up but what size tank is that?

[@baked_patato5048]

Awwww hes so cute, i really want a ksb when I grow up

[@michellemuskeyn329]

Would you recommend a Kenyan sandwich for a first time pet? I’ve always wanted a snack that is easy to take care of and won’t bite me. Are they good like that?

[@michaelcolbourn6719]

Kenyan Sandwich... I love it

[@GregBashawOfficial]

Cool setup!

[@tenziie1600]

I have a tank I don't know what size exactly but the dimensions are 12 x 30 x 18 and I was wondering if it is fine for a Kenyan sand boa more probably a juvenile.

[@brandonfederico7589]

That's great almost looks like a vivarium

[@Jake-il1hx]

Where did you get him Because I have lots of reptiles and animals

[@juliamidgley681]

i want one so bad// notification squad

[@danzsyy]

I want one in the future (parents would never allow one now lmao) but I’m nervous I will freak out that I lost him and he’s just chilling under the sand lol advice?

[@jerahsmith5689]

YAY! New videos!!

[@alyssakate4924]

cute tank!!! My only concern is the sand you do not want him to eat cause he cant digest. And i like you did say dont feed on that side but i would want to be safe then sorry. He is sooo cute.

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

sand is safe for sand boas! the only time snakes open their mouth is to eat, and occasionally yawn, so theres no risk of him accidentally swallowing it like there would be with something like a leopard gecko or bearded dragon where they have been known to lick sand :)

[@lukescovell8294]

Its called a kenyan SAND boa for a reason.

[@xBloodxFangx]

If they eat a little bit of sand it is ok, but not shovel mouth fulls. If they can break down and digest teeth, claws and bones a few tiny bits of sand will pass as well. If this is still too concerning, either feed them in another enclosure or set up the tank like this one and feed them on the aspen side of the tank, they can swallow and pass aspen easily.

[@jemmasurtees8618]

Luke scovell the snake is very misleading since in the wild their habitats usually have a ratio and sand to soil since sand alone is dangerous and can cause infections if it get stuck in their scales

[@endor8witch]

dont their eyes get scratched when buried in the sand?

[@rainaracquel5087]

Notification squad 😝❤️

[@dl0577]

You should put the waterdish further from the sand part because if the sand gets wet, it can be dangerous for your snake

[@justintime9514]

Looks really good. Good job.

[@briannasullivan8064]

He is precious!! How much was he if you don't mind me asking?

[@Daikoneditz_coz]

If anyone is still watching and sees this comment I am getting a sand boa at the end of the month how many inches of aspen should be in that tank ?

[@arcia2518]

How you clean this tank? I mean, you changed sand or something?

[@sophieyoung587]

Can you please to a reptile room tour in the near future, also comet is adorable!

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

Sophie Young yes for sure!! I just moved so I plan on doing a whole tour as soon as all my furniture and everything is all in!

[@samanthaallie9974]

Very interested in getting a sand boa at the New England Reptile Expo in March where I live! Also a ball python. They'll be my first snakes ever. Also getting a gargoyle gecko too! I live and love reptiles!

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

Sam Allie ahhhh all such good choices!! I love them all 😂

[@samanthaallie9974]

What brand of sand did you use?

[@_StandBy]

how big of a cage should a full grown sand boa be in?

[@715koolgirl]

How do you keep them from burning themselves on the heat mat? Since they burrow I'm sure they lay directly on the glass over the heat mat

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

Hannah Renee their heat pad should always be connected to a thermostat to prevent it from getting hotter than 100 degrees

[@gloss1195]

Where did you get the small plants? They're really cute

[@The1707regina]

I hate snakes... but I love sand boas. adorable

[@teelaalvarado2568]

You gave me a great idea for my future noodles 💖

[@luotingkun]

very nice looking enclosure, but I think this little guy will make a mess just like my rosy boa did lol

[@wicked6892]

I just got my own KSB and i want to ask if anyone knows. If i feed him in a tub either outside or inside the tank (i know people keep going back and forth on this im aware) without any sand in it, would it still be a problem for the only substrate to be sand. I know keeping the shape is another thing, but like i said first ksb idk how often you see them reuse borrows. I might end up doing something like this in the future.

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

Sand doesn’t hold their burrows well so i wouldn’t recommend only sand. And my personal recommendation would be to feed inside the enclosure. It’s less stressful on the snake, but ultimately it’s your decision!

[@wicked6892]

@@EmmaLynneSampson thanks for the input im currently feeding in the enclosure, but with a small tub inside so it's not eating on sand. I think im going to wait entill hes a bit more used to me and then im going to try half and half, to see if he has a preference.

[@emilylauren4388]

Okay question, to sand boas only eat mice? Or do they eventually have to eat rats?

[@TAYLOR8mm]

im getting a sand boa, what kind of sand did you use???? i would appreciate it i love u

[@jemmasurtees8618]

I don't recommend putting sand in his/her enclosure since thy could get stuck in the snakes scales and become infected. Stick to the bedding made for snakes that produce so dust.

[@megankaufman1293]

Where did you get the terra Cotta pot?! I’m trying to get some for my betta tanks but I keep ordering them off amazon and they’re too small!

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

Megan Kaufman I think I just got them from the dollarstore! It was either there or Walmart!

[@megankaufman1293]

Emma Lynne Sampson thanks!

[@lovelyoliveart]

Hi emma! I love your videos!!

[@em-xo5vc]

I really want a Kenyan sand boa do you have any tips for keeping them??

[@nelsonortiz1548]

Awesome little setup hon :)

[@aileenhitzelgomez1350]

notificatio squad

[@jojocavalieri8055]

Nice cage! But be careful because if they swallow the sand they can die cuz they can’t digest it properly

[@EmmaLynneSampson]

sand is safe for sand boas unlike it is for some other animals :) snakes unlike lizards do not go around licking their surroundings, their mouths are pretty well shut 24/7. even if they were to swallow some, they are fully capable of passing it

[@saravs9497]

Where did you get your KSB? I really really really want one!

[@kylier8599]

Notification squad

[@xKirbyYT]

Can u put a link for the tank I beg !

[@santoroaquatics5038]

I love your pet videos they are 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@animalloversquad6667]

What kind of sand you use?

[@Matthew-me4pv]

I love that skull decor what is it I really want one