Traits Of BCI and BCC.

Sans the different scale counts that the Barranquilla Colombian Boa has that differ from typical BCI, can you pick out a visual trait here?

This particular photo really shows the "arrow or spear like" head shape, which is an attribute of BCC, more so the Suri's. That said at the end of his snout it does square off a bit. I'd say in general his head is longer, thinner and less square than a lot of BCI.

https://i.imgur.com/LJsqAYm.jpg

The Barranquilla locale exhibits a very laterally compressed body as well. This locale is really neat. I feel like I have a BCI and a BCC.

I was told that Gus Rentfro was very, very close to classifying this locale as pure BCC. I can certainly see why.

Sniper is probably, my favorite snake when push comes to shove. It is hard to believe I'm a boa guy when I only have one and the other three snakes here are pythons.
https://i.imgur.com/pnEDwHZ.jpg

I love all of the snakes here, maybe I'm not as into my son's royal but she certainly isn't a bad snake. When I'm asked what species I recommend the most, I usually say boa constrictor or carpet python.

Both are very easy to keep, they are active, and they are a more relaxing snakes than retics. At least that is my experience. I only have one of each. However boas and carpets should cover about all of the bases.
https://i.imgur.com/WRA5Txk.jpg


Sniper looked really good last night!
https://i.imgur.com/q44P9we.jpg

He looks GREAT Gio! A very impressive critter. I didn't know boas were your favorite though.

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Originally Posted by EL-Ziggy

He looks GREAT Gio! A very impressive critter. I didn't know boas were your favorite though.

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Yes!

Sniper was my first snake and I am in love with boas to this day.

Don't get me wrong, the retic, Wallace is awesome, but boas and carpets are so easy, yet still very impressive.

Beautiful snake, lovely body composition... love that squareness they exhibit! What's he measuring these days? Never heard of that specific locale. Where did you get him?

Boas will always be my favorite. Not sure if it's because my first snake was a boa, or what, but they're always the ones I'm drawn to the most. I'm secretly trying to warm my boyfriend/roommate up by getting him to fall in love with this BP so hopefully he'll be down for a boa in a few years when he sees the additional personality/curiosity they bring to the table.

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Originally Posted by alittleFREE

Beautiful snake, lovely body composition... love that squareness they exhibit! What's he measuring these days? Never heard of that specific locale. Where did you get him?

Boas will always be my favorite. Not sure if it's because my first snake was a boa, or what, but they're always the ones I'm drawn to the most. I'm secretly trying to warm my boyfriend/roommate up by getting him to fall in love with this BP so hopefully he'll be down for a boa in a few years when he sees the additional personality/curiosity they bring to the table.

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He’s close to 7 feet at 6 years old. He is a Rio Bravo Reptiles creation (Gus Rentfro). I bought him from Legacy Reptiles. He was a male holdback they where going to use for breeding.

He was 10 months old when I got him.

If you read The Complete Boa Constrictor by Vincent Russo he explains the locale.

Boas are excellent snakes.

Thats pretty cool Gio. I started with colubrids but my first real snake love was carpets. I'm really looking forward to seeing the contrasts between boas and pythons.

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Originally Posted by EL-Ziggy

Thats pretty cool Gio. I started with colubrids but my first real snake love was carpets. I'm really looking forward to seeing the contrasts between boas and pythons.

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They compliment each other for sure.

Your BCO will be different than the BCI.

I’d love to hear what pure diamond keepers think of Argies or vice versa.

Honestly carpets and boas cover it all for me.

The retic is a treat, but one is enough for me.

Guess I'll need to buy The Complete Boa Constrictor too.

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Originally Posted by EL-Ziggy

Guess I'll need to buy The Complete Boa Constrictor too.

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Yes, by all means do.

I like the way the Complete Carpet Python reads more, but the boa constrictor version is an excellent book.

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Originally Posted by EL-Ziggy

Guess I'll need to buy The Complete Boa Constrictor too.

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Yes, I’d highly recommend.


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