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| Mez |
Posted - 03/02/2011 : 16:23:11
A few pics of Aymara our "silverback" BCA feeding.
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| Mez |
Posted - 22/02/2011 : 16:36:27
Again this depends on the locality the Bci originates from.
Common boas(Bci) can reach lengths of up to 10ft but 6-9ft is more usual, Tarahumara mountain boas(Bci) only reach about 3ft.
Bolivian Bca's usually max out at around the 6ft mark. |
| hiper2009 |
Posted - 22/02/2011 : 13:59:18
Ah thanks for confirming that with me , So is the BCA a bigger species than a BCI ? |
| Mez |
Posted - 22/02/2011 : 13:37:07
Bca = Boa constrictor amarali, Bci = Boa constrictor imperator.
Basically they are different subspecies of Boa Constrictor, just as there are differences between subspecies of Rainbow Boa ie. Brazilians(Ecc) & Columbians(Ecm).
There are differences in size, colour/pattern & scale counts etc.
To confuse matters even further Bci's can also vary greatly depending upon which locality they originate from, take a look at the differences between a Hog Island Boa (naturally hypomelanistic) & a Caulker Cay (naturally anerythristic) to see just how varied they can be.
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| hiper2009 |
Posted - 21/02/2011 : 17:15:44
Whats the difference from a BCA and a BCI ?  |
| Mez |
Posted - 04/02/2011 : 11:28:01
Its not a huge rat its an appropriate size in relation to Aymara.
BCA's are short tailed Boa's & are thick bodied in relation to length, she is at least 2 - 2.5 times as thick as my 5month old BRB, the rat weighed 18g.
I think that's about the same weight as the mice your feeding a 7 month old BRB isn't it? 
We breed our own rats & therefore can cull the rats when they reach the exact size & weight we require. |
| hiper2009 |
Posted - 04/02/2011 : 10:37:27
Oh , Thats amazing Mez around 7-8 months and eating a huge rat  |
| Mez |
Posted - 04/02/2011 : 02:29:01
I don't know her exact age as she's my OH's, but believe her to be around 7-8 months old now Ash. |
| hiper2009 |
Posted - 04/02/2011 : 00:12:39
Wow that is amazing Mez , How old is it ? |
| gmac |
Posted - 03/02/2011 : 21:01:17
that is a stunning boa, and cracking pics |
