Color Change?

smudged eyeliner · #1 (**permalink**) 03-13-2006, 07:45 PM

I noticed my boa's color has darkened and I'm wondering if this is a sign of something? I think I remember being told that they do that when they're getting ready to shed. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Heidi · #2 (**permalink**) 03-13-2006, 07:51 PM

They do change colors, some localities more then others. Usually they are darker during the day, right before shed they darken and become more dull and after a meal while they digest they get darker.

unluckyseventeen · #3 (**permalink**) 03-13-2006, 08:29 PM

There's really no reason why they do it... mine are about as opposite as they come. My best guess would be to say to absorb and/or deflect heat.

It's perfectly normal.

Brandon28 · #4 (**permalink**) 03-14-2006, 07:31 PM

I have no answers for that one, either. Maynard darkens, then lightens, then darkens probably 10 times a week!!! I'll wake up in the morning and he's dark as heck....i get home from work and he's almost silver-grey! Been wondering the same thing...he's healthy, so no worries!!!!

subfusca · #5 (**permalink**) 03-14-2006, 07:45 PM

I think unluckyseventeen is right. I've heard that during certain periods during gestation, the gravid Boa will darken to absorb more light/heat. I've noticed mine do it as well on some occasions.

smudged eyeliner · #6 (**permalink**) 03-15-2006, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Heidi

They do change colors, some localities more then others. Usually they are darker during the day, right before shed they darken and become more dull and after a meal while they digest they get darker.

Thank yo so much!

smudged eyeliner · #7 (**permalink**) 03-15-2006, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by unluckyseventeen

There's really no reason why they do it... mine are about as opposite as they come. My best guess would be to say to absorb and/or deflect heat.
It's perfectly normal.

Thank you! That makes sense, I should have thought about that

smudged eyeliner · #8 (**permalink**) 03-15-2006, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Brandon25

I have no answers for that one, either. Maynard darkens, then lightens, then darkens probably 10 times a week!!! I'll wake up in the morning and he's dark as heck....i get home from work and he's almost silver-grey! Been wondering the same thing...he's healthy, so no worries!!!!

Maynard.. I love it.

Someone is a perfect circle and/or tool fan

smudged eyeliner · #9 (**permalink**) 03-15-2006, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by subfusca

I think unluckyseventeen is right. I've heard that during certain periods during gestation, the gravid Boa will darken to absorb more light/heat. I've noticed mine do it as well on some occasions.

gravid boa?

Rex322 · #10 (**permalink**) 03-15-2006, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by smudged eyeliner

gravid boa?

gravid=pregnant

VoodooChile · #11 (**permalink**) 03-15-2006, 05:01 AM

Notice that gravid and rabid sound alike?? LOL NOT a coincidence if you've ever been around a pregnant snake, or anything for that matter..LOL

smudged eyeliner · #12 (**permalink**) 03-15-2006, 05:18 AM

So it's a passive snake then?

smudged eyeliner · #13 (**permalink**) 03-15-2006, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by amercnwmn

Notice that gravid and rabid sound alike?? LOL NOT a coincidence if you've ever been around a pregnant snake, or anything for that matter..LOL

So it's a passive snake then?

VoodooChile · #14 (**permalink**) 03-15-2006, 05:22 AM

YEAAAAH suuuure lol
I actually wouldnt know..I would assume once theyve laid their eggs they get grouchy...I havent bred anything..I couldnt get RABBITS to breed!!!