I dont' know about anyone else, but I wasn't implying anything decietful or as devious as lying. I just don't believe anyone really knows. I can't for sure claim that any of my boas are pure columbian or pure anything else. There could easily be mixed blood in any of them, somewhere in the recent or distant past if they are from generations of captive born/bred stock. The longer the captive lineage, the more outcrosses from other captive bred stock, the greater the likelihood of mixed blood. As such, I don't market any of my animals as pure. They are "pet trade" boas, believed to be mostly of Columbian BCI decent. I think that is the best anyone can do, really. Unless of course you are the original importer and have collection data, or well maintained lineage documentation from trusted sources. Then you may be a little more sure...



Just my opinion and probably overpriced at $.02.



Mark

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