Re: Different Types of Boas
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Originally Posted by
Tim Mead
Dwarf boa constrictors, do NOT exist.. Look up the definition of dwarf.. Central American boa constrictors are NOT red tails.. Insular and any mainland boas that are smaller are so because of evolution in that locale.. LOL, I've got ocean front property in Oklahoma for sale..:rolleyes:
Tim is correct. There is no such thing as a "dwarf" boa as far as it refers to a specific species or sub-species. There are many boas that are smaller than the average and a few that are significantly smaller. But that doesn't make them a dwarf. A dwarf is a particular individual within the species or sub-species or even within a specific locality that is significantly smaller than the average for that specific species, sub-species, or locality.
People use the term incorrectly to describe smaller sub-species. But a Hog Island BCI averages 5-6 feet in length. The average Colombian BCI averages 7-8 feet. A Colombian BCI that only grew to 5 feet or a Hog Island that only grew to 3 feet could be considered a dwarf, but a Hog Island is not a dwarf to a Colombian - they are different localities and, unless the individual is smaller, they grow within their respective average. Note: a 5 foot Colombian could be considered a dwarf Colombian while still falling within the average of a Hog Island BCI. This is why it is important to note the species, sub-species, and locality and their respective averages when determining whether an animal is a true dwarf.
This seller probably IS selling a Panamanian BCI which is one of these smaller sub-species and is just referring to it as a dwarf. Unfortunately, it is common practice to use the term in this manner so he probably thinks he is correct.
