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The scales of a snake primarily serve to reduce friction as it moves, since friction is the major source of energy loss in snake locomotion. Rainbow boas get their name from the coloration of their scales caused by iridescence.
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. [6]
Epicrates maurus is the smallest of the rainbow boas, reaching lengths of 3 to 5 feet on average, [3] although length varies by subspecies. For example, the most common subspecies in captivity is the Colombian rainbow boa (E. m. colombianus) grows to 5–6 feet long and matures between 4–6 years old. There is a clear sexual dimorphism between ...
A Brazilian rainbow boa constrictor kept at a school in England gave birth to 14 babies last month, despite having no contact with another snake for nearly a decade.
The emerald tree boa (Corallus caninus) [3] is a boa species found in the rainforests of South America. Since 2009 the species Corallus batesii has been distinguished from the emerald tree boa. [4] Like all other boas, it is nonvenomous. Trade of the species is controlled internationally under CITES Appendix II. [5]
Epicrates alvarezi, the Argentinian rainbow boa, is a species of snake in the family Boidae. The species is found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. [2] References
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Rubber boas are one of the smaller boa species, adults can be anywhere from 38 to 84 cm (1.25 to 2.76 ft) long; newborns are typically 19 to 23 cm (7.5 to 9.1 in) long. The common name is derived from their skin which is often loose and wrinkled and consists of small scales that are smooth and shiny.