Scale counts do vary among BCI. That is why the taxonomy defines a range. You will notice clusters of identifying traits when you look at boas with known histories.

The Panamanian BCI will not differ much from other Imperator of Central American descent. However, the Sabogae will be different.

BCI:Taxonomic data: Daudin 1803; fewer than 253 ventral scales; mid-body scale count 55-79 (Colombians have been found to have 80-84); 21 or more dorsal blotches (to vent)

BCS:Taxonomic data: Barbour 1906; scale count 65-67 dorsal rows; 214-247 ventrals; 49-70 subcaudals.

You can see from the above data that BCI have a wide range as it is, this is due to their wide natural distribution. I would like to see the numbers for specific locales.
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