Dwarf Boa ID

[Mattinho]

Can anyone tell me what type of dwarf boa this is? Sorry for the poor pic.

[southbay54]

just ca

[Evenstar]

In my personal opinion, there is no such thing as a "dwarf" boid as far as it refers to a specific species or sub-species. There are many boids 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 species. But a Hog Island BCI (Hog - not Hogg) 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.


Having said that, your snake appears to be Central American or possibly Nicaraguan. It seems a little dark for a Colombian, but it could very well be Colombian. Almost impossible to tell for sure based on pictures alone. But if you were told this was a "dwarf" then it is likely a CA or Nic. Bear in mind, as I mention above, size is relative. There are many examples of CAs or Nics that do get quite large.