Leucistic Rainbow Boa

With a bit of effort she will be ready to breed this coming fall and she is a BEAST of an eater!!! This girl is fantastic and she is feeding great on live and frozen/thawed mice. She is a great example of a wonderful snake to have in your collection and she will be a great pet or future breeder for you!If you place an order with us and choose to cancel for whatever reason, we retain 50%, the cost of our nonrefundable deposit, as a restocking fee for the time the animal could have remained on the website, as well as the employees time for the care for that animal since the purchase. We understand that this may seem unfair or frustrating but we have thousands of animals in the facility with very little time to spare to deal with cancellations. If you aren’t fully committed to the purchase of an animal when you check out please wait until you are 100% certain you have the funds and definitely want that animal. It isn’t fair to our staff, the animal, or other customers who are interested in the animal.

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C. cropanii is found only on or near the coastal plain at 40–45 m (131–148 ft) elevation in the municipalities of Miracatu, Pedro de Toledo, and Santos, in São Paulo, Brazil. The type locality given is “Miracatu, State of São Paulo, Brazil”.Corallus cropanii, or Cropani’s tree boa, is a species of boa, a snake in the family Boidae. The species is endemic to the state of São Paulo, Brazil. Like all boas, it is not venomous. No subspecies are currently recognized. Until 2017, no specimen of this snake had been seen alive since 1953 and only five dead specimens had been collected since then, but in late January 2017, an adult female Cropan’s tree boa measuring 1.7 m (5.6 ft) was captured by locals in Ribeira who brought it to herpetologists from the Instituto Butantan and the Museum of Zoology of the University of São Paulo, who radio-tagged and released the animal to learn more about the species’ behavior. Corallus cropanii is very rare. Only between three and six known specimens had ever been collected before the capture in 2017, and virtually nothing was known about its natural history. It has been confirmed recently from the specimen found in Ribeira (and radio-tagged) that Cropan’s tree boa is often arboreal. Mioton said leucistic ratsnakes are not exactly common in the pet industry and less common in the wild. She said there is the possibility it is a captive-bred snake, but the number of scars and injuries it has sustained suggests if it was at one time a pet, it’s been in the wild for quite some time.The snake, which is roughly 4-feet long, has been identified as a gray ratsnake with a genetic condition known as leucism. It causes varying degrees of loss of pigmentation. In this case, the skin is white and lacks any normal coloration and its eyes are blue.

Mioton said the leucistic ratsnake is doing well despite its injuries. She said it won’t be released back into wild for fear of it being vulnerable to predators because of its lack of camouflage.

“Out of the hundreds of snakes I encounter each year, I’ve yet to find an aberrant-patterned individual,” Mooney said. “It’s definitely a needle in a big haystack.”He noted that social media reveals a few unusual snakes discovered each year in Mississippi. One example is a timber rattlesnake that was found in 2021 with a genetic condition known as T-positive that left the snake with reduced pigmentation and a creamy blond appearance.

“I was surprised it was solid white,” Mioton said. “I was even more surprised to see it was a blue-eyed leucistic because they’re so uncommon in the wild.”Of the five subspecies of rainbow boa, the Colombian rainbow boa and the Brazilian rainbow boa (Epicrates cenchria cenchria) are the most commonly available to reptile collectors.

Colombian boas are reddish-brown or beige with dark vertebral markings. This contrasts with the Brazilian rainbow boa, which has a brighter red or orange color.Despite Colombian boas’ greater temperature tolerance, we highly recommend buying a thermostat and timer. It will allow you to maintain greater control of the temperature.

Reptile.Guide is the preferred educational source on reptiles favored by experienced herptologists and new owners alike. With hundreds of articles on everything pertaining to lizards, turtles, and snakes, our experienced team provides reliable and accurate content you can trust.Line the interior of the humid hide with damp sphagnum moss or paper towels. You can obtain specialized hides online or at pet stores that deal with reptiles.

You’ll also want to include a humid hide. Snakes need moisture to shed their skin successfully, and humid hides give the boa a high-humidity area to shed.Reptile Guide is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Reptile Guide is also a Chewy affiliate partner.

Keepers once believed that nocturnal animals, like the Colombian rainbow boa, don’t need UVA or UVB lighting. There’s a school of thought that challenges this assumption.

From proper husbandry and habitat guidance, to articles on health concerns, diet, and extensive care guides, Reptile Guide is here to educate everyone on all things reptiles.I agree Our site saves small pieces of text information (cookies) on your device in order to deliver better content and for statistical purposes. You can disable the usage of cookies by changing the settings of your browser. By browsing our website without changing the browser settings you grant us permission to store that information on your device.Reproduction: Leucistic Rainbow Boas have live birth. The babies are born in clear egg sacs that they break out of soon after being born. Typical litter size of 12-24 babies. However, litters of over 30 babies have been recorded.

The Brazilian rainbow boa is a medium-sized terrestrial boa native to the Amazon River basin. It is named for its iridescent skin which refracts light and creates a rainbow-colored effect.

In the wild, their diet consists of rodents, birds and possibly some forms of aquatic life and lizards. Like other boas, the Brazilian rainbow boa is non-venomous. To capture and consume meals, they ambush and constrict their prey. At the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, they are fed rats.Brazilian rainbow boas are a medium sized, round-bodied terrestrial boa and range from 4 to 6 feet (1.2 to 1.8 meters) in length. The head is not particularly large, but it is distinctly wider than the neck.The Brazilian rainbow boa is found in the Amazon River basin, coastal Guyana, French Guiana, Suriname and southern Venezuela. A primarily terrestrial boa, the Brazilian rainbow boa lives in humid woodland forests and can sometimes be found in open savannas.Sexual maturity in Brazilian rainbow boas is determined by length rather than age. Males may breed at 4 feet (1.2 meters) and females at 4.5 feet (1.4 meters); they usually reach these sizes between 2.5 to 4 years of age. Gestation lasts about five months. A typical litter contains 12 to 25 babies. Baby Brazilian rainbows live in litters of two to 35. The babies are usually 15 to 20 inches (38 to 50 centimeters) long. Yearlings often grow to 36 to 40 inches (91 to 101 centimeters). Females eat more and grow larger than males.

The combination of vibrant colors, unique patterns, and smooth scales makes Rainbow Boas truly remarkable in terms of their appearance. Their visual allure is often a primary reason why they are admired and sought after as both exotic pets and subjects of fascination in the natural world.Males generally go without feeding during the mating season and Females tend to eat smaller portions during the breeding season. In order to decrease the probability of birthing issues, Females should be fed smaller rats/mice in order to save space for proper ova development.

This species is semi-arboreal, spending time both on the ground and in trees. They are also known to spend time in bodies of water, and are considered capable swimmers.In the next section, we will explore the behavioral characteristics and natural habitat of Rainbow Boas, shedding light on their intriguing behavior and ecological significance.

Rainbow boa sexes have different ages at which they can/should mate. Females should be from 2.5 to 4.5 years old before breeding. Males should be a minimum of 2.5 years old. Females need to be the correct size otherwise they could have complications during and after birth. Males can mate with multiple females which can be beneficial for reptile breeding.The rainbow boa (Epicrates cenchria) is a boa species endemic to Central and South America. A semi-arboreal species (not only do they climb in they wild but also proven in captivity), it is known for its attractive iridescent/holographic sheen caused by structural coloration. Five subspecies are currently recognized, including the nominate subspecies described here.The most common type of rainbow boa found in the pet trade is the Brazilian rainbow boa, E. c. cenchria. During the 1980s and early 1990s, substantial numbers were exported from Suriname. Today, however, far fewer are exported, and most offered for sale are captive bred. With good care, a captive Brazilian rainbow boa can be expected to live for up to 30 years.

The rainbow boa is found in lower Central America (Costa Rica and Panama), and farther south into South America. It occurs east of the Andes, roughly reaching northern Argentina (in the provinces Chaco, Córdoba, Corrientes, Formosa, Salta, Santiago del Estero and Tucumán).Rainbow Boas have smooth and glossy scales that contribute to their overall aesthetic appeal. The scales are not only visually pleasing but also serve functional purposes. The overlapping scales provide protection, minimize water loss, and aid in their movement through various terrains. The sleekness of their scales enhances the overall beauty of Rainbow Boas.

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We offer 30-day Payment plans on purchases over $500 and less than $5,000.00 and 60 Day Payment plans on purchases over $5,000.00. We do not currently offer payment plans for orders under $500.This item is out of stock and cannot be purchased at this time. We apologize for this inconvenience. If you would like to receive a notification of when they come back in stock please enter your email below. By submitting this form, you agree to receive recurring automated promotional and personalized marketing emails from ReptilesNCritters.com to the email address used when signing up. Consent is not a condition of any purchase. They have the potential to get up to 12’ (3.7m) long, but this is rare; most B. c. constrictor average between 7-10’ (2.1-3.0m) — especially when allowed to grow slowly (read: naturally) rather than power-fed. B. c. amarali is native to southeast Bolivia and southern/southwest Brazil. Brazilian locales tend to average 5.5’ to just over 6’ (1.7-1.8m) long and the Bolivian locales tend to be slightly larger at 6-7’ (1.8-2.1m) long. Their basic pattern features bat-shaped saddle patches (sometimes referred to as “widows peaks”) that tend to be more distinct than those of B. c. constrictor. True to their name, the basic color for this subspecies is a shiny silver and black. They also have the shortest tail of all the subspecies. The Boa genus contains 3 known species: Boa constrictor, Boa imperator, and Boa sigma. Until the last decade, it was thought that it was a monotypic genus containing only B. constrictor. Although many snakes of different genera belonging to the family Boidae are referred to as “boas,” only members of this genus are “true” boas. B. c. occidentalis is from the area from Argentina through Paraguay. These are some of the largest Boas, with females averaging around 10’ (3m) long, and males smaller. It is dark brown/black in color, with a distinctive lighter pattern that increases in contrast with age. Captive individuals are bred to maximize this patterning, and some color and pattern morphs are available. What sets this site apart from the rest? Well, for one, ReptiFiles offers reptile care information that you can actually trust. And it’s all FREE, because I believe that good information should be accessible to all. The rest is explained here.Contrary to its name, B. c. longicauda does not have the longest tail of all boa constrictor species. Some say that B. c. longicauda is the perfect boa for people who like the idea of a snake with a boa’s personality, but are worried about size, and they are considered one of the calmest Boas. B. c. constrictor is native to South America east of the Andes Mountains, particularly in the Amazon rainforest. Specimens have been documented in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guyana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela. B. imperator used to be classified as a subspecies of Boa constrictor until DNA sequencing identified imperator as a distinct genetic lineage with 5-7% sequence divergence from constrictor. Widespread acceptance is still pending, but several publications have acknowledged the new name since the original research was published in 2009. (You can refer to this CABI datasheet for details.)Boa sigma is native to the Pacific coast of Mexico, west of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. It used to be considered an outdated classification, but has since been resurrected as its own species in Phylogeographic and population genetic analyses reveal multiple species of Boa and independent origins of insular dwarfism by Daren C. Card et al.

B. c. nebulosa is listed in Appendix 2 of CITES, but is actually very plentiful on the island due to a lack of habitat destruction. They are rare in captivity, however, as they are very difficult to breed. It should be noted that newborn and young clouded boas prefer lizard prey over rodents, and are likely to starve to death if not offered lizards or at least scented rodents.

This species can be found west of the South American Andes, throughout Central America and in parts of Mexico. It has been documented in the following countries: Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela. B. imperator is the subspecies most commonly available in the US, particularly because it is the most popular for use in breeding for ”morphs” — unique variations in color and/or pattern than deviate from the wild type. For this reason, it is difficult to describe a specific color or pattern that describes B. imperator. B. c. constrictor is what most people think of when they hear the name: big, thick, and bright red patterning on the tail — although they tend to be much more docile than most assume. They typically have bat-shaped saddle patches with dark spots in between, although the Suriname locality has more of an hourglass shape to its pattern. Some localities also have a brown or dark brown tail instead of the namesake red, and they experience a color change as they age: from grayish babies to yellow and brown tones developing later.There are 8 official subspecies of B. constrictor and many more localities (geographically-unique “families” that vary enough genetically to be acknowledged as different, but not so much that they are categorized as a new subspecies). Note that most boas available in captivity are hybrids of different localities and sometimes different subspecies.

The Central American Boa tends to be the most docile of the Boa genus, and is the most common species available in the pet trade. Some sources argue that it is one of the best beginner snakes a reptile enthusiast can have. I disagree, simply because they are larger than most “easy” snakes, making them slightly more difficult to handle and much more difficult to house, requiring an enclosure that is both tall and wide. However they are reasonably hardy, don’t get sick easily, have a ready feeding response, and possess a slender build between 5-7’ (1.5-2.1m) long on average. Certain localities top out at 3-5’ due to a locale-specific dwarf gene.

As its common name suggests, this subspecies is native to the Pearl islands, as well as the islands of Cha Mar, Toboga, and Taboguilla off the coast of Panama. The normal type is typically beige-brown in color and darkens with age, but light pink/red (hypomelanistic) individuals have been recorded in the wild. Pearl Island boas can be identified by uniquely incomplete saddle patches which feature bright orange tones. The head also tends to be much lighter in color than the rest of the body, and the middle line on the head is interrupted between the snake’s eyes. Females average just under 6’ (1.8m) long.I find reptiles so wonderfully captivating, challenging, and diverse that I have dedicated my career to understanding them better. That’s how ReptiFiles was born!

B. c. orophias is endangered by fear-based slaughter from locals. They don’t breed well in captivity, and as a result St. Lucia boas are one of the most expensive non-morphed species on the market.

Native populations of Pearl Island boas are in great danger due to fear-based slaughter by humans. It is not known for certain whether there are any healthy populations left in the wild, but they breed well in captivity, making them fairly available to anyone interested in keeping this unique species.

This boa subspecies is characterized by a gray-brown coloration and a gray spotted belly, with subtle patterning that gives rise to its common name, the Clouded Boa. Its pattern also displays more saddle patches than any other subspecies. Females average up to 10’ (3m) long, although individuals with genetics from the southern region of the island top out at 8′ while those from the northern region can grow to 10′ or longer. Clouded boas are very slender, proficient climbers and spend lots of their time in trees in the wild, even as adults. They also tend to shelter during the day in agouti burrows/dens as well as caves, sharing the space with other boas.B. c. longicauda hails from the Tumbes province of Northern Peru and typically does not exceed 6’ (1.8m). It can be identified by a black and white or black and gold coloration, with distinctive spear-shaped banding behind the eyes and an arrowhead shaped marking between the eyes. This makes it very similar to B. c. ortonii; some consider B. c. longicauda as just a color variant of this subspecies. However it does have some pattern and color morphs available, and the color contrast increases with age.

B. c. nebulosa is native to the island Dominica in the Lesser Antilles, a mountainous island that boasts over 360 rivers. It is an extremely wet and muddy environment that receives daily rainfall. It also features a variety of microhabitats which can swing widely from 90°F in one area to 75°F just 20′ away.

B. c. ortonii’s native range is the dry woodlands from the South Tumbes province to the mountainous regions of La Libertad in Peru. Cajamarca marks the eastern boundary. This subspecies tolerates lower than average temperatures, as well as humidity, and may benefit from a winter brumation period in captivity. However, B. c. ortonii is extremely rare in captivity and possibly nonexistent.Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Feederwatch Program receives approximately 5.5 million reports of birds visiting the bird feeders of program participants each year.Only 236 of the 5.5 million birds reported each year had leucism or albinism, making up a tiny proportion of birds with abnormal plumages. In other words, only about 1 bird in 30,000 has leucistic or albinistic plumage.

The British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) surveyed the frequency of abnormal bird plumages. A simple questionnaire posted online allowed the public to report birds with unusual plumages.In the survey, Blackbirds (Turdus merula) exhibited abnormal plumages more frequently than all the 58 species covered in the survey. The following species with a high frequency of abnormal plumages include the house sparrows (Passer domesticus), jackdaws (Corvus monedula), and carrion crows (Corvus corone).

Animals with albinism can also suffer from more common vision problems, such as strabismus (misaligned eyes), nystagmus (uncontrolled eye movements), and refractive errors (farsightedness, nearsightedness, and astigmatism).

As mentioned above, researchers found that there are more leucistic birds in cities than in non-urban areas suggesting that mutagens and contaminants in the city may contribute to a greater frequency of leucistic birds.

In total, 3000 records of abnormal bird plumages were submitted, covering 58 species. Birds as small as wrens (0.3 to 0.4 ounces) and as large as common buzzards (1 to 3 pounds) were reported.