Originally Posted by Evenstar
That is correct. She is a BCI which is not a "true" red tail. However, they are of the same family. A true red tail is a BCC (BCI = b.c.imperator and BCC = b.c.constrictor). Once you see a true red tail BCC, they are unmistakable. There is nothing wrong with yours being a BCI though. In fact, considering your earlier concerns, you are lucky she is. She'll stay a bit smaller than the average BCC which grow to be veerryy impressive animals and, generally speaking, the BCI's have a nicer temperament.
It's kind of hard to tell from the pics, but she looks to be a common columbian or central american boa constrictor. She's not hypomelanistic or she'd be more pink/peach in overall coloration and she's not an anerythristic either or she'd be more grey and black with none of the rust on her tail. She is normal coloration for a common BCI. That in no way detracts from her beauty! She is very nicely patterned and her coloration is lovely - she'll continue to change as she grows and she'll just get nicer!
Here is a pic of my baby boa. She is also a BCI and she's hypomelanistic...
Thank you so much for that detailed response. Do you think I paid to much for her at $100 dollars? She seems to be in good health and mite free and came from the only reptile specialist in or around the city I live in.
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