# Kenyan sand boa — care routine

Eryx colubrinus

Read with the complete profile and individual plan.

## Before arrival

- [ ] A 90 × 45 × 45 cm adult layout with at least 8–10 cm of suitable burrowing substrate is proposed. Increase usable length and depth for a larger female. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/kenyan-sand-boa/#knowledge-housing)
- [ ] Ask for sex, current length and feeding records. Females can be much larger than males, so plan around the actual animal. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/kenyan-sand-boa/#knowledge-commitment)

## Routine checks

- [ ] Each day, check water, controls and security. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/kenyan-sand-boa/#knowledge-checklists)

## Regular care and records

- [ ] Inspect substrate and refuges without routinely dismantling them. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/kenyan-sand-boa/#knowledge-checklists)
- [ ] Leave holiday instructions for locating the animal safely and avoiding duplicate meals. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/kenyan-sand-boa/#knowledge-checklists)

## When to stop and seek help

- [ ] Check heat at depth, sheds, hydration and weight trends. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/kenyan-sand-boa/#knowledge-health)
- [ ] A burrower can conceal injuries, so occasional calm visual checks matter. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/kenyan-sand-boa/#knowledge-health)
- [ ] Repeated regurgitation, respiratory signs or refusal with weight loss need a reptile vet. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/kenyan-sand-boa/#knowledge-health)