What kind of rainbow boa is this?

skyler731 · 05-17-16, 10:51 PM

Hi, I recently bought a rainbow boa that was sold as an Argentine but after thinking for a little I started wondering if maybe he's actually a Columbian instead (something I really don't want to have). Here's some pictures of him (he's a bit dull because he was about 2 weeks from shedding, but after he shed he doesn't have too much of a coloration difference). What do you guys think?

theskyturnsgrey · 05-23-16, 06:18 PM

Yeah that looks to be a Columbian.

SnoopySnake · 05-23-16, 08:39 PM

Definitely colombian

Snakesitter · 05-24-16, 01:49 PM

Looks Columbian to me as well. However, I'm not an expert on the rarer ssp. Did they provide any supporting evidence?

**Andy_G** · 05-24-16, 01:57 PM

That looks like a young Colombian. Argentine rainbow boas tend to have quite a contrast between the lighter markings and darker background colouration. If it is in fact an Argentine, it's not a spectacular one and you may be best to pass on it. Just my opinion, of course.