Re: Vs. - Pros & Cons Please
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Originally Posted by
mainbutter
7 feet is HUGE for a BRB, they in no way shape or form get anywhere close to 9 feet. Many MANY adults stay well under 7 feet.
Was just going to say this; my brother had a pair (male died last summer, unknown cause :(), and neither of them were over 6 feet. I haven't handled the female, but the male was a beautiful, docile animal who never showed any aggression. He was pretty active during handling, though, so I'd agree with the poster who suggested that a BRB wouldn't work very well as a put on your shoulders while you do chores snake. :)
Re: Vs. - Pros & Cons Please
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Originally Posted by
Bp_Lee_2011
Sorry heres a dumb ?
Are certain types of RTB better than others? Ive seen a lot of different Redtail types being listed and just wanted to see what the real difference was in them other than their locale. Are some bigger than others or more docile than others?
Red Tail Boas are classified as follows:
Boa Constrictor Constrictor (BCC)- These are the "true red tails." These are generally the largest in size and maintain their red tails into adulthood. They come from:
Peru
Brazil
Venezuela
Suriname
Guyana
Boa Constrictor Imperator (BCI)- This is the largest group of boa constrictors. They include the boas from Central America:
Colombia
Panama
Costa Rica
Nicaraqua
Mexico: Tamaulipas, Tarahumara
and the insular islands:
Hogg Island
Caulker Cay
Crawl Cay
Corn Island
Pearl Island
Boa Constrictor Amarali (BCA)- Bolivian boa constrictors
Boa Constrictor Longicauda (BCL)- These come from the Tumbes region of Peru. They are also known as the Peruvian Long-tail Boa, as they have a higher scale count from their vent to tail tip, than the Peruvian BCC.
Boa Constrictor Occidentalis (BCO)- Argentine boa constrictors.
It is best to research each of these, as they have different sizes, colorings, and growth rates. Here are a couple of websites to help you get started:
http://www.cuttingedgeherp.com/contactinformation/
http://www.riobravoreptiles.com/index.htm