Longicauda Babies

[Junkyard]

I picked up a couple new boas at NARBC this last weekend, I cannot help but to show them off. They are only a couple weeks old and little hogs. The male is gorgeous, he has a nice even Longicauda markings on the face and will be a stunning adult. The female, well just take a look, it is easy to see why I had to have her.

Male:

Female:

So what do ya think?

 

[T&KBrouse]

Wow.... Simply amazing!
I can't for the life of me keep up with boa morphs, so forgive the dumb questions, but is that a new morph? Or locale?
I've never seen them before. They're beautiful!

 

[Nigel4less]

Very cool man, I believe we met at Anaheim.

 

[Junkyard]

T&KBrouse these are a subspecies locale that originate from Peru in a small region called Thumbes. A little history and info on them.

Longicauda is Latin for "Long-tailed", this species tail's are longer starting from the vent on down to the tip of the tail, than most boa constrictor species. They came to the US in the late 80s and are actually a fairly strict bloodline from the original shipment and possible illegal exportation over the years. Exporting them out of Thumbes not allowed so getting a permit to do so does not happen, they say the region is extremely difficult to get to for research on these boas and the rarity of these boas in the wild is increasing due to man.

As they mature, the colors will change a bit, the brown will fade, the black will darken, and the lighter colors between the pattern and on their sides will lighten even more to a white or yellow coloration. This takes a couple of years, so I will be updating this thread as they grow.

I have been searching for a pair of these for a couple of years now, I did not find any I just had to have, until this past weekend. The popularity of these boas is fading, it is sad as they are such stunning adults. A few breeders are keeping up with keeping these a pure species, a lot of cross breeding with Anery boas is becoming the current trend, but throwing in a Columbian bloodline does these boas no justice. Some believe these are a natural Anery boa (lacking red pigmentation), but with the brown in the babies it is evident that is not true and some are finally figuring this out. The price for an Anery Longicauda is no different than a Columbian Anery.

Nigel: Yes we did meet at NARBC.

Thanks for the comments, I cannot express how please I am to have acquired a pair.

 

[Mike Greathouse]

Simply beautiful, Michael.
Congrats on the new acquisitions.

 

[T&KBrouse]

Junkyard- Thank you so much for answering my questions! These are truly amazing animals and I hope you update us on how they are progressing. They're beautiful boas!

 

[fatty conn]

Do you think that the markings on your females face is a mutation or just a defect from fluxuating gestation temps, either way i'ts pretty and cool

 

[Nigel4less]

Do you think that the markings on your females face is a mutation or just a defect from fluxuating gestation temps, either way i'ts pretty and cool

Almost reminds me of a Black Eye!