Waldo,

I have 1.2.? Kenyans (one of my females is gravid). Much depends upon the particular animal, My male is mellow, just doesn't particularly like to be held, but will cruise all over you. One of my females has been a love since she was a little baby--alert, likes to be held-will gently take food items from my fingers.



My other female, however, is a she-devil from outerspace! She's never having a good day, and I swear she lies in wait, just biding her time until she can erupt from the aspen and nail me.(lol) Twice she has latched onto my hand to the point of refusing to let go--water and alcohol had no effect. That little shovel-shaped mouth is like a tiny vise grip. Perhaps she was a snapping turtle in a former life? However, she and my male create beautiful mild mannered offspring who keep their orange over time. So, I put up with a kenyan behaving badly.



If you get a baby that appeals to you and handle it consistently, chances are you will have a mellow, acclimated animal. I've had mine for amost six years, and wouldn't trade them for the world. I love to watch them create their tunnels.



Best of luck with your new sand boa!



rgds,

althea

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