The size difference in BCC and BCI is going to be more locality then it is going to be Spps. The Central American BCI's will be smaller then the BCC from Suriname, but a true Colombian can attian great size as well, So it is normally a locality issue more then a ssps issue, also foos supply in captivity is going to be a huge issue with size. Many breeders just will not make that jump from Jumbo rats to Rabbits or Guinnea pigs to keep up the growth so many pet boas will max out at 7' or so. Once you make the jump to the larger prey it is almost like kicking the snake into over drive and they jump up to the 9-10 foot range. I also will supplement my boas with Chicken, turkey, game hens and all kinds of other poultry. It is a great way to add weight to the snake before and after breeding and they really seem to love it, but I would not use this as the base food in place of rodents, also I partially cook the poultry to try and kill as much potential bacteria as possible. I just started using turkey legs for a couple of my boas and they went crazy for them.
The Crocs that were in that picture were at the Torcoles River near Jaco Costa Rica, there were nearly 30 of them right at the bridge, hard to beleive that they are endangered when you see so many in such a large concentration. Our guide said that they have seen twice as many there in the past.
I have seen the crocs here in South FL near Wiggin Pass state park the everglades, Dingdarling, and near the power plant in East Ft. Myers. There are also pockets of them near the Neuclar Power plant by Plant City, and in the Fl Keys. They seem to be making a come back latley.
Thanks again
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Jim Hopkins "Hoppy"
Hopkins Holesale Herps
Hopfam1@aol.com

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