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I bought her at a pet store from an assorted shipment of adult boas. She’s about 5' long, lean (despite the amount i feed her) and looks quite different from my other Columbian boas. Any clues as to what she might be would be appreciated. I’m guessing maybe a central American cross? She’s a beautiful boa anyways and her belly is a really vibrant pink and orange (although that didn't show well in the photo)

I am not sure as to what locality but, I love her Eyelashes !!

Probably crossed into Colombian lines back and forth a few times. I have a female with the same markings that is rather large also. Will probably part with her before too long. Not really into crosses... Some are really beautiful... I just choose not to perpetuate the intergrade process. Granted, hypo boas are one of my favorite animals... but, let's face it, They are not going anywhere and most hypos probably have about 2% genetic commonalities w/CA boas. That being said, once the waters have been muddied they can never be purified again. A cross will always be. I believe the hypoXhogg will stand the test as well. Probably should have kept my mouth shut on this one. Can you smell it comin'? sniff,sniff... I do.
Lol.
Where's Hermann?
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Quit? Never will I ever... forever 'til the end. Always keep on moving... never stop my friend.

I think your right about the Central American X Colombian. She looks great. I don't have a problem with crosses as long as it involves animals that there is an ample amount of genetic diversity. Example, Hog's Island Imperators can no longer be aquired, therefore, the bloodlines we have now are the bloodlines we will have forever...so I think that Integrating and Inbreeding to produce beautiful animals(and they are beautiful) can be damaging to future generations of that locality.

I've gotten beaten up :O before on this subject so I'll clarify that I don't have any animosity for people who chose to cross Hog's, It's just a personal stance I've taken on that particular locality.

Respectfully, Chris

NP

So, it would appear that I fit into the unpopularity club as well. It's all just a matter of fact vs. opinion. Some people think these animjals are beautiful... I agree, sometimes. Though I don't own one... I will admire from afar. I've said it before... While introducing the adults does not compromise their genetic integrity... It does bring them one litter closer to death... thus another step towards extinction. I have only seen one batch of pure Hoggs produced this season but, at least 4 hypo crosses have crossed my eyes. What's the deal with the Perus being introduced? I'm not any better or worse as I have sold all my gorgeous Hoggs (hindsight's killin' my rear now) and chose not to propagate the species... Man they were on fire, too! (OUCH) I just thought they would be around for a couple more years... While I went in a separate direction... Well, Gus, I hope you have some crazy genetic diversity... 'cause I'll be headed your way soon. Thanks for keeping 'em clean.
Ray

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Quit? Never will I ever... forever 'til the end. Always keep on moving... never stop my friend.

Your going to have to tell me who's producing those...I want some!

Chris

lol... what's the odds? Oh well, another chance to post a pic

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Quit? Never will I ever... forever 'til the end. Always keep on moving... never stop my friend.

It's difficult to tell from the photo, but the orange on her belly looks a little like dermititis. A little "Lotrimin" applied daily should help her clear it up with a few sheds if that is the case.

Good luck with her, she's a nice boa, Chris

thanks but i've seen the 'yellow fungus' before and don't think that is the case

I just wanted to clarify that i am not breeding this snake nor am i fan of crossing out pure lines. I did not buy her with the intent on getting a cross, i actually wanted a pure columbian but got her for next to nothing with the purchase of another snake because she was 'the mean one' (and i have no idea how she aquired that label, she's totally tame). But once i got her home and she shed i thought she could potentially be a cross, so i just wanted to know what she could be.