In late 80's and early 90's I used to help a good friend that work at the serpentarium in the Puerto Rico zoo. The zoo is located in Mayaguez - west part of the island. During that time I witness a large group of Boa c. imperator being kept in several enclosures (display purpose). A few of them escape and what happen next is history.......

The climate in PR is a perfect environment for these Boa c. imperator to reproduce. Becoming a nuissance,some of these imperators were sold as Puerto Rico boas. I remember seen a couple been sold in some reptile classifieds and was able to witness a couple here in FL. The only boa that is well represented in PR is the Epicrates inornatus. The Boa c. imperator has never reached the Mona Island to affect the rare Epicrates monensis monensis.

Burmese Pythons have never been a problem in the island but we have to keep in mind that most native don't know the difference between the two.

Interesting topic........

Orlando

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Dr. Orlando Diaz
LEGACY REPTILES
www.legacyreptiles.com

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