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afsgr88
03-05-17, 05:53 PM
Hey guys!

So...last Saturday I went to a reptile show near the city where I live. And even though I told myself I was going there "just to look around", I ended up bringing home this beauty:

http://i.imgur.com/4fWXcJQ.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/uz6EHKX.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Vt7Sk9e.jpg

Let's see how she adapts and develops :D
EL Ziggy
03-05-17, 05:56 PM
Very nice critter. Congrats on the pretty new addition. Its almost impossible to go to reptile shows and come home empty handed. :)
afsgr88
03-05-17, 06:01 PM
Very nice critter. Congrats on the pretty new addition. Its almost impossible to go to reptile shows and come home empty handed. :)

Thanks Ziggy. She is pretty cool and so damn mellow. I hope she keeps this personality. And you're right, it is just not possible! But I need to refrain myself...my boyfriend was already raising his brow when I asked him "How mad would you be if I brought home one more snake today?" :D
Tsubaki
03-06-17, 02:01 AM
Beautiful boa! :D love the salmon and caramel tones!

Btw. It's not a Colombian unless you have documentation, otherwise it's common boa. Nothing wrong with that, I'm just not a fan of wrong labels. :)
afsgr88
03-06-17, 04:29 AM
Beautiful boa! :D love the salmon and caramel tones!

Btw. It's not a Colombian unless you have documentation, otherwise it's common boa. Nothing wrong with that, I'm just not a fan of wrong labels. :)

I always wondered about that, Tsubaki. And I definitely don't want to use false labels, but since it's my first boa and I gave priority to care research, I haven't gotten into the "labels" yet.

So the scientific designation that the breeder gave her when I bought her was Boa Constrictor Imperator Kubsch Pastel. What is the common name then? :)

PS: Thanks for the compliments! I love the color tones on her as well :D
Tsubaki
03-06-17, 04:32 AM
I'm at work and can't give you a more elaborate explanation a.t.m, Boa Imperator < scientific name Kubsch pastel < line bred colour. I'll add more later unless someone beats me to it! :)
afsgr88
03-06-17, 04:34 AM
I'm at work and can't give you a more elaborate explanation a.t.m, Boa Imperator < scientific name Kubsch pastel < line bred colour. I'll add more later unless someone beats me to it! :)

Looking forward to your answer! :D Thanks, I really appreciate it.
richardhind
03-06-17, 04:47 AM
Great little pick up there