Breeding a redtail to a rainbow???

[Korclabael]

I was wondering if its even possible to do such a thing(breeding a female Red-tail to a Male Brazilian Rainbow boa) and if its happened before with positive results.

I was hoping to breed one of my future red-tails other than poprocks to a male Brazilian rainbow, but I wanted to ask to see if there was any professionals about mix breeding and hybrids. google hasn't been kind to me anyhow.

~Kaala

[Joeysham]

probably not, they are a different species inside of a different genus. your red tail is a Boa constrictor (ssp) while your rainbow boa is Epicrates cenchria cenchria.

[Evenstar]

Completely different species. I doubt they would breed. Even if they would, I have to tell you that hybrids of this nature are generally strongly discouraged in the reptile industry - to the point that you could seriously damage any reputation you might want to build. There are a few hybrids that are considered acceptable, such as carpondros (carpet x chondro), but these are MUCH more closely related - both are morelia sub-species and could and have bred in nature. To cross a boa constrictor imperitor or constrictor with an Epicrates of any species would be seriously frowned upon.

Not trying to discourage you from breeding. If I were you, I'd look at picking up a nice pair of BCIs that compliment each other well and offer you additional genetics and go from there. Or if you want to work with Rainbows, there are pearls, hypos, anerys, and a few other morphs in rainbows that are seriously stunning. You might pick up a nice pair of BRBs that are het for anery or something else cool. You'd be much better off.

[Capray]

Hm why would it be frowned apoun though? I mean even if it worked whats so bad about that?


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[Evenstar]

Because it is not considered ethical. They would not breed together in the wild. Many types of boas and other reptiles are threatened in the wild and it is imperative that we keep them pure and not "muddy the waters" with mixing species.

[DooLittle]

Because it is not considered ethical. They would not breed together in the wild. Many types of boas and other reptiles are threatened in the wild and it is imperative that we keep them pure and not "muddy the waters" with mixing species.

What she said ^

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[hypnotixdmp]

I understand what you are saying, but if I were to breed them together for my own personal pleasure, as pets, then no one should care. Now, if I were to start breeding to make money and then they get around and start making everything lose its origin, that's different.


0.3 Normals (Coilette, Athena and Mary Jane)
1.0 Pastel (De Sol)
1.0 Spider (Zeus)
1.0 Mojave (Prometheus)

0.1 Brazilian Rainbow Boa (Stella)
0.1 BCI (Kiyoko)
0.1 Dumerils Boa

[mr~python]

try it. you might be the creator of a new hybrid. whats the worse that could happen? they dont cross, or the offspring are sterile. if youre wondering, then try it! the two could theoretically meet in the wild. idk if they would breed but im pretty sure their range and habitat mixes. who knows maybe theres already rainbow x rosy boa hybrids out there.

[DooLittle]

I understand what you are saying, but if I were to breed them together for my own personal pleasure, as pets, then no one should care. Now, if I were to start breeding to make money and then they get around and start making everything lose its origin, that's different.


0.3 Normals (Coilette, Athena and Mary Jane)
1.0 Pastel (De Sol)
1.0 Spider (Zeus)
1.0 Mojave (Prometheus)

0.1 Brazilian Rainbow Boa (Stella)
0.1 BCI (Kiyoko)
0.1 Dumerils Boa

Whether or not you are breeding for fun, or for money, unless you were to keep all the offspring, the "mutts" will still get out there in the gene pool.


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[pigfat]

Is it weird that when Evenstar said "muddy the waters" the first thing I did was say "filthy little mud blood" like Malfoy?