My new boa!

[Evenstar]

There are LOTS of different Red Tail localities; there could be a chance that you maybe have a cross of one. Without knowing or being able to prove out the genetics unfortunately it'll be hard to tell. Your little one getting SUPER dark is something I don't see, but every boa is different. Usually the ones that get that dark are something more than just your average BCI. The tail pattern looks more BCC-ish to me though as well, but the coloring's not vibrant enough imo. Did the seller have any information on this guy/gal? Or any info on the parents? That would be the best (and easiest) way to find out if you have more than "just" a BCI.

Either way as long as you're happy with him/her, that's what counts.


EDIT: I keep looking at the last few pictures you posted and I dunno, it looks like more than a BCI to me. But I don't think it's BCC either. If Evenstar doesn't get back on this thread, I might shoot her a PM and see if what she thinks, if you're curious.

I think this is a BCI with some BCC influence - meaning that the parents were likely a BCI crossed with a BCI x BCC. That would make this critter 25% BCC. There is, of course, no way to prove that and some would say I'm silly for even voicing that so specifically. But I see a BCI with a few subtle indications that there is a BCC grandparent in there somewhere. Either way, this is definitely a very nice snake and as long as the OP is happy, it doesn't matter what it is. I understand wondering though - it is nice to know what you have.

And I also don't see this snake darkening up too much. Maybe a little, but certainly not much so.

BCI's are great animals so I hope they are not being looked down upon for not being BCC. Boas also tend to shift colors often too, you might have seen the larger one in a dark phase. My little guy goes from uber dark sometimes when he is digesting or getting ready to shed and other times he is light grey and you can see the pinkish hues along his sides

I actually prefer BCI! BCCs are very impressive animals for sure, but I love the temperaments, color variations, and uncomplicated natures of BCIs. I think the OP is simply wondering what type of boa he has and it was noted that there might be some BCC influence. Us boa folk tend to speculate a lot on locality, morph, color variations, etc.....