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b.c.imperator vs b.c.constrictor

ssdd666 May 06, 2005 04:50 PM

One more thing on genetics: isnt a b.c.imperator considered a "true" redtail where a b.c.constrictor is just a boa constrictor thats often mis-named for a redtail? Because I bought what I was told was a Columbian Redtail Boa for $120 but the reason Im a little scetchy is because is was a reptile house, not a breeder. And I do know for a fact that they dont breed their own. Now is there any way to tell for sure if it is a b.c.imperator? One trait I have been told is a redtail will rarely bite and is very docile, which is very true for mine. Hes the only snake Ive ever handled where you could rub the top of his head and he wont even acknolage the fact that your doing it.

Both pictures were 3 days before a pretty rough shed, I had just got him and he was very dry.
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ssdd666 May 06, 2005 04:51 PM

closer
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cnb2 May 06, 2005 07:12 PM

Your boa is a bci and He looks nice. Post a pic of him after he sheds.
Thanks,
Chuck

ssdd666 May 07, 2005 04:22 PM

I took her outside since we finaly got some decent weather... he is really hyper at first and then once he gets in a position where hes so tightly wrapped I cant get him off he just relaxes and wont go anywhere and I have to sit and watch him and make sure he doesnt go anywhere... but here you go...










Trueredtails May 06, 2005 05:31 PM

BCC's are called "true redtails" due to the fact that there tails are really red and tend to stay red there whole lives. BIC have been giving the name "redtail" but really are not a true redtail. I just call them boas or BCC, BCI, BCA ect.
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