Here is a link to Ty's picture... I'd like to know what you think about what kind of boa is actually is... I'm still new to all this stuff!!! All I know is I love reptiles and want to give them a good home!!!




http://www.kodakgallery.com/Slidesho...fromshare&Ux=0

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You've got yourself a beautiful Rainbow Boa (definitely no mix with another boa species) -- It could be a Brazilian or Columbian (most common types) or any of a number of subspecies: Check out this link and compare your little guy to some of the pics of the different species here: http://www.rainbowboa.co.uk/gallery.php.
Also many of the subspecies of boa are sometimes inter-bred so it could be a mix between Rainbow boa types, but definitely Epicrates cenchria ... The only way to know for sure would be to see pics of the parents. (Even then it's not so easy. The guy at the link above identified my Rainbow as a "Marajo Island" type, but said it is difficult to be 100% sure. )
Juvenile Brazilians and Peruvians are often lighter and less colorful but develop the brighter orange "Lamar" phase later. Columbians and Argentinians often have more brown tones, but equally beautiful patterns.
Looking at the pics and the markings just behind the head, yours looks very similar to one of the Marajo Island babies photographed on the website above...

Don't worry about soaking: some rainbows love to soak and they are more resistant to blister disease. Check the things mentioned above, though: temps, check the water bowl for black specks that might be mites, and make sure you have lots of hiding places for the little one.

Congratulations on your beautiful baby!!

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Thank you so much, BlackJack! I appreciate the information. I checked out that website and it is very helpful. I agree, the markings on the head look like a Marajo Island type. I will talk more to the Breeder, too. He has the mother of the babies. Some of the babies had more red tones and one was really light that he was keeping. I chose this one with more brown tones. Something about him just stood out!!! He's a beatiful little thing!!!

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Woah I was a bit worried when I read your first post.. a rainbow x common boa?! I think not!

What you have there is a Columbian Rainbow Boa. Definitely not a Brazilian, and nor a Marajo Island.. could be an Argentian, but unlikely. Looks to me like your average Columbian.. i think maybe you got the names confused to make your first cross

S/he is very beautiful, a real sweetie. Couple of things - the soaking could be due to being in shed, having mites or parasites, or the humidity could be too low. For young rainbow boas you want 70% humidity, a little less for adults.

I don't mean to be a boring person, but I really feel I should stress that you should do your research BEFORE buying any animal. You didn't even know what species of boa this was, let alone how to look after it, and I don't want to offend you, but how can this animal be properly cared for without the right information.? How do you have it set up? Search on google or ask here and please find out as much info as you can so you can care for this snake.

Also, i would suggest you avoid the Green Tree Python on your wishlist for now, until you have a bit more experience,. they are not snakes that are as easily cared for or handled as others like corns.

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I think the "mix" was probably a cross of a Brazilian with a Columbian Rainbow boa (two of the most common types), but at such a young age a lot of them are brownish and some don't develop the deep oranges until later, as you can see on the pics in the website I referred you to.. the babies of several subspecies look very much alike.
Ask the breeder for pics of the parents.

Either way, you have a beautiful animal and I'm sure you'll do great with him!

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Thank you for the advice Bitis. Just to make you aware, my 14 year old daughter posted the first few postings because she was concerned that Ty was staying in the water. I told her it was okay, but she wanted to hear it from other people from this forum. I DID research all about common boas AND rainbow boas BEFORE getting this snake. I would NEVER get an animal that I knew nothing about. I have the humidity and temperature right. And his setup is adequate. He's in a 20L with plenty of hides, and climbing areas. Thank you again for the advice and I appreciate your concern!

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Sorry Steph, i hope you didn't find my post rude, just concerned that people need to have the proper info.. i found it quite worrying that you thought this could be a common boa x rainbow.

In any case if you need any advice please ask, although we only keep Brazilians, but the care is similar, and the link Andrea gave you is excellent.

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No problem, Bitis. I knew it was a rainbow but didn't know exactly what kind. My daughter was the one confused! Thanks again for the concern and advice!

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very pretty.

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In all fairness you were only going by what the breeder told you. A novice keeper wouldn't know to question that statement.
Perhaps there was a misinterpretation? Maybe what he meant was that his collection was part Columbians and part Rainbows, referring to the individual snakes.

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