Frida: A Shy Species Gets Her Moment in The Sun

Frida, a Kenyan Sand Boa, is a favorite animal ambassador with Things That Creep. Due to their unique features and short and stocky stature, many people who are nervous around snakes, find that they have an easier time engaging with sand boas. Frida has helped many people overcome some of their nervousness and she has been known to turn many snake detractors into snake lovers!

Frida hatched in captivity in 2008 and was a pet until 2013, when she came to us and became an animal ambassador. Since then she has met thousands of people across the Bay Area.

FAST FACTS:

Kenyan sand boas aren’t just found in Kenya! They are native to northern and eastern Africa. These snakes prefer areas with sandy soil (thus their name!).
These sand boas have smoother scales along most of their body, except for their tail, which features which is covered in bumps.
Kenyan sand boas are one species that features larger females and smaller males. Female snakes can get up to 3 feet long, while males only get up to 15 inches long.
These snakes are most active at night and are fossorial, meaning they spend most of their time underground. They hunt by waiting for prey to pass and seizing small mammals, lizards, and birds. Kenyan sand boas are constrictors.
This species of snake incubates their eggs internally, meaning they give live birth after about 4 months of gestation!

Each of our animal ambassadors living at Things That Creep has specific food, temperature and housing requirements in order to keep them healthy. You can help us ensure that our critters have the best life possible by sponsoring an animal ambassadors today!

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Frida, the Kenyan Sand Boa

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