brazilian/columbian X?

thelocket · 07-26-11, 12:27 PM

Hi everyone. I recently got my first rainbow boa, and it turns out he/she is a brazilian/columbian mix. Is this common? Is it frowned upon? Does anyone know if there is anything I will need to look out for? I am going to love her regardless and I think he/she is beautiful, I was just looking around on the forums here and haven't really seen any posts regarding mixing the two. Then again, maybe I didn't look well enough.

Thanks in advance, everyone.

SnakeyJay · 07-26-11, 01:46 PM

It can be done but generally its not encouraged to do so. This is to preserve bloodlines. However if you like your new snake then all good. Im not sure if there is any ussues to look out for with a hybrid but make sure you keep its humidity quite high as theyre easy to dehydrate.. goodluck

Snakesitter · 07-26-11, 03:12 PM

So long as you are not looking to breed him/her, Locket, it should not be an issue. Breeding, however, would raise a lot of issues, as it's more or less a guarantee that somewhere along the line, some of the offspring or their offspring in turn will end up being bred and sold without dislosure of the mixed lineage. If just a pet, though...enjoy!

natsamjosh · 07-26-11, 03:42 PM

Depends who you ask.

I don't frown upon anything other than people not taking care of their snakes properly and/or being dishonest about the snake's background. Please post pics, though!!

Congrats on the new rainbow boa.

Ed

marvelfreak · 07-26-11, 04:02 PM

I was wondering how you know it's a cross? Can we see pictures?

SnakeyJay · 07-26-11, 04:07 PM

Yeah pics would be cool...

brylecc1989 · 07-26-11, 04:13 PM

Pics!!!!

thelocket · 07-26-11, 07:34 PM

Thanks! She/He is definitely strictly a pet only. She really is quite pretty. I will post pics shortly. I have just been too lazy to post them to a pic site and then post them here. :/ But I will get going on it now.

stephanbakir · 07-26-11, 07:51 PM

You can upload them direct by clicking the paper clip in advanced.

thelocket · 07-26-11, 07:58 PM

OK. I finally downloaded and copied. Here are a few pics. I know Isis is a cross because my friend got her from her coworker and he owns the parents. I am being super careful about the humidity and temps. I just think she is gorgeous and I want to make sure she stays healthy.

The lovely model with Isis is my 10 yr old daughter Katy. Katy adores Isis and is an excellent snakey helper.
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thelocket · 07-26-11, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by stephanbakir

You can upload them direct by clicking the paper clip in advanced.

Very good to know! Thanks!

brylecc1989 · 07-26-11, 08:01 PM

Really nice. Lacks the orange of a brazilian but more than makes up for it with that awesome jet black patterning. Really cool.

thelocket · 07-26-11, 08:07 PM

Thanks! I think her markings are very pretty. Do you think her orange might get brighter as she grows? She was the most orange out of the clutch. The others were more muted and more brown than orange. She is very calm for being so young. Eats like a champ too!

brylecc1989 · 07-26-11, 08:09 PM

Unfortunately probably not. I think it usually goes the other way, they fade slightly as they age. However i only know about brazilians not the hybrid so maybe she will ornage up after a couple sheds. Do you know approximately how old she is?

thelocket · 07-26-11, 08:17 PM

She was born April 4th, so almost 4 months old. I was just curious. Doesn't matter if she fades. She is looking ready to shed. Thanks for all the welcome comments and advice! I have only ever owned a corn snake before this. I have a feeling that I am going to be addicted to rainbows now.