BCC vs BCI

[Biermag11]

Is there any real difference between the two? How can you tell them apart? in pet stors do they usally sell BCC or BCI? Also, how big do males get for BCI and BCC. Thanks [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_confused.gif[/img]
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	Boa Constrictor Constrictor Red Tail Boa Constrictor (Boa constictor constrictor). Refers to "true" red tail boas such as the Guyana and Suriname locales.

	Boa Constrictor Imperator Boa Constrictor (Boa constrictor imperator). Most common is the Colombian Boa.

[XzyluM]

BCI are the common boas, while BCC are referred to the "true" redtails. BCI males usually get 6-7 feet while females 7-9 feet. BCC males usually reach 7-9 feet while females 9-12 feet. BCC have a brighter contrast and their tails are redder.
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	Boa Constrictor Constrictor Red Tail Boa Constrictor (Boa constictor constrictor). Refers to "true" red tail boas such as the Guyana and Suriname locales.

	Boa Constrictor Imperator Boa Constrictor (Boa constrictor imperator). Most common is the Colombian Boa.

[XzyluM]

You're most likely to find BCI in petstores rather than BCC. If you are interesting in getting either a BCI or BCC it would be a lot better to find a reputable breeder online.
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	Boa Constrictor Constrictor Red Tail Boa Constrictor (Boa constictor constrictor). Refers to "true" red tail boas such as the Guyana and Suriname locales.

	Boa Constrictor Imperator Boa Constrictor (Boa constrictor imperator). Most common is the Colombian Boa.

[Ed_r]

Only true way to tell them apart is a scale count. There is a thread in FAQ that spells it out pretty good. You really can't go by markings and coloration. It's ok for ball parking, but there are many traits that have been crossbred in the trade and also in the wild. I say If it looks good to you ...Who cares what it is? I wouldn't trade my BCIs for a BCC for the world.
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	Boa Constrictor Constrictor Red Tail Boa Constrictor (Boa constictor constrictor). Refers to "true" red tail boas such as the Guyana and Suriname locales.

	Boa Constrictor Imperator Boa Constrictor (Boa constrictor imperator). Most common is the Colombian Boa.

[ratsickle]

HI,
I found an excellent breeder who's selling top notch Boa's at a price thats extremly resonable, he ships to your door and the shipping price is included. The BCI He has for sale right now are colorful and are 66% het for albino. If your intrested in breeding them.
I have two boa that I purchased from him.
This is one happy boa owner trying to spread the wealth.

Doug


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$ 150.00 to your door,,, Jeezee [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_eek.gif[/img]

Click here if you want one hehehe
http://www.redtailboas.com/colombian/index.shtml

	Heterozygous Heterozygous - the animal carries the gene for a genetic trait but does not outwardly demonstrate the trait. Example: A boa that is het for albino looks normal but carries the albino gene. When it is bred to another het for albino boa or an albino boa, a percentage of the offspring will be albino.

	Boa Constrictor Imperator Boa Constrictor (Boa constrictor imperator). Most common is the Colombian Boa.

[mhartmann]

In response to xyzlum's comment, I'd say those size ranges are really on the high end. Unless you're power feeding your snakes, adult male bci's are around 5-7 ft, mostly 5-6 at an adult size. Females are mostly 6-7. male bcc's are around 6-8, mostly 6-7, and females are between 7-10, but mostly 7-8 feet. Yes female bci's can grow to 10 ft but that's kind of rare. And it's also fairly rare for a female bcc to grow past 10 ft.

These sizes are what you're looking at when you buy from a pet store/breeder/or reptile refuge (ie. the choice specimens have been already removed from the litter). And also if you feed the snake one prey item per feeding. Over feeding the boa is unhealthy and you'll find messy stools or regurgitation.

	Boa Constrictor Constrictor Red Tail Boa Constrictor (Boa constictor constrictor). Refers to "true" red tail boas such as the Guyana and Suriname locales.

	Boa Constrictor Imperator Boa Constrictor (Boa constrictor imperator). Most common is the Colombian Boa.

[mpgt]

Wow, this is an old thread. There are obvious differences between a BCI and a BCC. It gets tricky when there's a mix. Here's a thread that might help you see the difference.
http://redtailboa.net/forums/boas/34...-you-tell.html

	Boa Constrictor Constrictor Red Tail Boa Constrictor (Boa constictor constrictor). Refers to "true" red tail boas such as the Guyana and Suriname locales.

	Boa Constrictor Imperator Boa Constrictor (Boa constrictor imperator). Most common is the Colombian Boa.

[lloyd]

[lloyd]

male bci and female bcc....in that order

	Boa Constrictor Constrictor Red Tail Boa Constrictor (Boa constictor constrictor). Refers to "true" red tail boas such as the Guyana and Suriname locales.