New boa Not sure what kind it is Help

[gonesnakee]

Ah all Boas look somewhat the same yes as they are all related to one another. There are however several very distinct subspecies of Boa constrictors. The orginal posters pic is not a Red Tail Boa. The other pic provided by Finn is. Red tail is just a marketing name anyhow & can be applied to multiple subspecies of Boa. Look at the first pic & then the second. Can you see the differences? I can see plenty. Color, pattern, saddles etc. are all very distinct from one to the other. To an untrained eye many snakes all appear to be the same, but they are all different subspecies for various taxonomy reasons. Even the exact same subspecies have their differences based on locale. Some are very subtle some are very obvious. The more one learns & understands Boas the easier it isto tell them all apart. The 2 Boas pictured are not the same even by a long shot Mark

[Aaron_S]

Mark, you're always there to give a way better explanation than me. Thanks

[SerpentLust]

Just to add to what Aaron was saying about BCI and BCC's...

The difference between BCC's and BCI's is that they are divided by altitude and locality (the Andes)

BCI originate from Mexico, Central American countries and down into northern Colombia
BCC are east of the Andes: Central and Southern Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Guyana, Surinam, Venezuela, and Trinidad.

BCI have more dorsal saddles or blotches (CAN BE as low as 19, but usually 21+)
BCC have less (sometimes 21, but usually less than 19)

BCC's tend to grow larger and are somewhat more heavy bodied than the BCI's.

Some BCI may have red in their tails but it is nowhere NEAR as vivid as what the BCC's are known for.

And Finn, in regards to still thinking it's a "Red Tail", that actual term is more of a pet store term to generate a sale, Red Tail Boa has been used in pet stores for a while regardless of what Locale the actual boa is. Although 9/10 when I see a "red tail boa" in a pet store, it's your common Colombian Boa Constrictor Imperator (BCI).

Hope this adds some clarity to the "who am I" thread hehe

[gonesnakee]

Originally Posted by Aaron_S

Mark, you're always there to give a way better explanation than me. Thanks

An even better explanation from Jenn & shes cuter too Mark

[erghiez]

Thanks for all the info hah ya its a central american, his tail is not as red as a red tail boa. Im very happy with this guy he has to be the most friendly snake ever!

[Aaron_S]

Indeed she is Mark. Well put Jenn.

[SerpentLust]

Mark & Aaron: Thank you boys lol

[michael2008]

Boa is a genus of non-venomous boas found in Mexico, Central and South America, Madagascar and on Reunion Island. Four species are currently recognized. The largest member of this group, B. c. constrictor, has been reported to grow to a maximum size of 18 feet (5.5 m) in length, although some believe that particular specimen was misidentified.
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