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ChrisGilbert
at Mon Jan 23 13:54:07 2006 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by ChrisGilbert ]
Although I now know what he was sold to you as, I had taken a guess before I knew, just from the pictures.
It is a tough one, and I am not 100% certain. I will say I immediatly (sp?) though Mexican BCI.
He has a LOT of characteristics similar to some of the Mexican, Mexican X Colombian, and Leopard Hets I have seen. The color and contrast is close to some populations of Costa Rican though.
My CR are Western, and are totally different, but your boa shows the contrast that I have noticed on Central Costa Ricans. His Pattern however tells me he is Mexican.
Since there have not been many Costa Ricans in culture until recently, and even less Panamanians, I would assume Mexican.
Simply through knowledge of what does and does not exist in the U.S., and through similarities in known animals a label of Mexican locality I think is the best.
I would also say to contact Mike and Gus. You may want to give Hans a try and see what he thinks. I have some pictures of Mexicans he sent me (not related to his Leopards) that look very similar. I don't want to post them without his permission though.
Take care,
Chris
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Dave... - ChrisGilbert, Mon Jan 23 13:54:07 2006