Not a bad looking snake from what I could tell in the picture (which is a bit dark IMO to get a really good idea of what the snake really looks like). While it does have that abnormally long saddle on the tail, that means little until it's proven genetic. Also, that isn't as much striping as those that really get people talking. I personally wouldn't spend more than $100, definitely no more than $150. It's a nice looking boa with some potential that won't be seen until it's an adult and breedable.



As an aside, temperatures do play an important role in egg layers, because eggs can not thermoregulate. However, it is more widely believed these days that live bearers (because of their ability to thermoregulate) don't have pattern or color abnormalities that are related to temperatures, barring excessive cage temperature extremes, as was once the accepted belief. Either way, in this instance it's irrelevant until the neonate reaches adulthood and is bred, producing more animals with striped tails.



Good luck whatever you decide.

Raven

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