is this a columbian rainbow boa? if so how come i see some that look oally different with more color conrast an like green and tan markings>?
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what kind of rainbow??
kylet
Jul 25, 2006 08:16 PM
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triniian
Jul 25, 2006 10:07 PM
That is a columbian rainbow.
The "green" that you see more than likely refers to the irridescense from light refracting off of these species of snakes, hence the term - rainbow boa.
Nice snake!
Here is a picture of a columbian that I had for you to compare against.
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kylet
Jul 26, 2006 04:26 PM
how about these columbians in the classifieds how come their markings are so different? is that just how they are when their young juviniles or what?
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flavor
Jul 26, 2006 06:46 PM
Columbians are born with really elaborate markings and then the markings fade over time
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kylet
Jul 26, 2006 08:43 PM
Alrighty.......When columbians reach adult age do they start turning a "brown" color rather than "black" like mine is now?... i believe mine is around 11 months right now ive hadit for 3. Also, what kind of rainbow boa grows to be the largest?? THANKS for the answers!
triniian
Jul 26, 2006 08:52 PM
They turn a darker color as they age and their pattern fades - colors range anywhere from cream to grey to purple or many shades of brown. They also change their color depending on the time of day - they lighten up at night.
As far as I know Peruvian Rainbows may be the biggest, but there isn't too much size difference between them and Columbian or Brazilian.
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