Hello all.
I'm new to the Sand Boas and have been researching like a madman, reading all the caresheets & info i can, i've read through all the posts i can go back to on here and everywhere online i can find.

After all this it seems that there isn't a set in stone consensus on a few issues, unless i'm reading wrong or missing something?

First off there seems to be a differing opinion on whether the East African Sand Boas are referred to as "Eryx" or "Gongylophis", then there seems to be different info regarding them being colubrinus and loveridgei, as Egyptian and Kenyan. Some seem to refer to them as the same, and some seem to differentiate based on colour, or i've seen a reference to the amount of spotting on the sides. I've also read that they should just be referred to as kenyans and the "E. (or G)colubrinus" name.

What seems to be the consensus? Does it all even matter lol??

I just want to make sure that i end up referring to my new snakes properly when i get them.

I plan on eventually breeding them as well once they're of proper healthy age and size, so to me it's important that i'm not misrepresenting.

Then there's the reading i've done that states the albinos were essentially a mix of egyptians and kenyans, but others say that they are the same and don't need to be further classified.

argh...

Anyways sorry about the long post but it seems the more i read the muddier it all has gotten lol.

Any and all input is greatly appreciated!

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