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01-29-2008, 02:54 PM
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Re: Is my boa a BCI or BCC and how do you tell?
Hey Jane... You tell me which one is which. 
Everybody else... this is Jane's exercise... no shouting out the answer. |
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01-29-2008, 02:56 PM
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Re: Is my boa a BCI or BCC and how do you tell?
Same two snakes, different angle:
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01-29-2008, 03:30 PM
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Re: Is my boa a BCI or BCC and how do you tell?
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Can someone summarize, in detail, the most reliable methods of determining subspecies? Like what is it about the head shape? I can't seem to find enough pics to get the hang of it and I'd like to try and figure out on my own, which it is that I have.
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Scale counts and to a lesser extent locality of origin determine subspecies.
Things like head markings, saddle counts and other overt morphology are also involved and can give strong clues to experienced observers.
By themselves those things aren't enough for a novice to tell for certain the subspecies of a lot of Boas.
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If the subspecies and localities of Boa really interest you, learn as much as you can about them all.
Don't just focus on the one or two you are currently most interested in.
Once you get into the subject you'll see how different they really are.
Making a sound ID will become progressively easy.
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A good start would be Vin Russo's new book on Boa constrictor subspecies and M.O.R.P.H.S..
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Hope that helps.
Last edited by RioBravoReptiles : 01-29-2008 at 03:35 PM.
Reason: Removed the hated blue-baloon word ID nazi-thing.
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01-29-2008, 05:07 PM
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Re: Is my boa a BCI or BCC and how do you tell?
The crossbar on the head was mentioned. my guess is BCI, BCC, respectively? |
01-29-2008, 06:51 PM
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Re: Is my boa a BCI or BCC and how do you tell?
So which variety tends to have the 'signature' red tail? I'm talking about the really bright red, like the one in mpgt's avatar.
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01-29-2008, 06:53 PM
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Re: Is my boa a BCI or BCC and how do you tell?
That would be the BCC. They are known as "true red tails". The BCI tails tend to turn brown with age, although there are quite a few beauties who retain the reddish color. |
01-29-2008, 07:01 PM
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