These are a pair of Isla Marajo Rainbow Boas, Epicrates cenchria barbouri. This subspecies is from Isla Marajo and the surrounding area at the mouth of the Amazon River. The PICs do not adequately show it but these snakes are more burgundy colored and less bright red than they look in these PICs. The male is the smaller snake in the first PIC and the female is in the second PIC. All of these snakes that I have heard about and have seen PICs of are dark burgundy colored except for one specimen which was much oranger like a typical Brazilian Rainbow.
Reptile & Amphibian Forums
Welcome to kingsnake.com's message board system. Here you may share and discuss information with others about your favorite reptile and amphibian related topics such as care and feeding, caging requirements, permits and licenses, and more. Launched in 1997, the kingsnake.com message board system is one of the oldest and largest systems on the internet.
MONDAY PIC. Epicrates cenchria barbouri
Jeff Clark
Jul 17, 2006 10:42 PM
Replies (2)
jdmartin26
Jul 18, 2006 06:36 AM
The Isla Marajo Rainbows? With such a limited range one would think this subspecies must be rare and/or endangered. The rate at which the rain forest is being cut down it is a good thing that some people in this hobby are interested in locality specific breedings. Someday they may be the only living examples left. As always great pics of great snakes, thanks Jeff!
New PICS coming soon! Just as soon as he calms down a bit! LOL
-----
Jim
Jeff Clark
Jul 18, 2006 02:10 PM
Jim,
...They have never reproduced for me. Next year I am going to try keeping them warmer with no cooling during the winter.
Thanks,
Jeff
>>The Isla Marajo Rainbows? With such a limited range one would think this subspecies must be rare and/or endangered. The rate at which the rain forest is being cut down it is a good thing that some people in this hobby are interested in locality specific breedings. Someday they may be the only living examples left. As always great pics of great snakes, thanks Jeff!
>>
>>New PICS coming soon! Just as soon as he calms down a bit! LOL
>>
>>
>>-----
>>Jim
