Rainbow boas are one of the most sought after exotic snake for the pet trade because of their iridescent skin. This is very important because these snakes are nocturnal hunters that use this ability to find warm-blooded prey at night. Boas have special pits on their face that allow them to detect heat.These vestigial limbs appear as spurs on either side of the cloaca. Boas are considered primitive snakes, differing from other species by having two vestigial, or remnant, hind limbs.Like all snakes, boas are excellent swimmers, but they usually avoid going into the water as much as possible.Size Approximately 1.5-2.1 m (5-7 ft) Weight No data Diet Feeds on a variety of warm-blooded vertebrates Incubation 8-12 weeksįemales are ovoviviparous - the young develop in eggs that the female retains inside her body.Ĭlutch Size: 2-35 live young 37.5-50 cm (15-20 in) long Sexual Maturity 2-4 years Life Span Up to 20 years Range Central and South America Southern Venezuela, Guyana, and Surinam south through Amazon Basin Habitat Found in rivers and drainage areas Population Global: No data Status IUCN: Not listed Its scales are iridescent, especially after shedding. Its color ranges from red to orange to mahogany brown with a dark ring pattern down the dorsal (back) surface and dark spots along the sides. The deposit covers the cost of the animal as well as shipment.Scientific Classification Common Name Brazilian rainbow boa, rainbow boa, slender boa Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Reptilia Order Squamata Family Boidae Genus Species Epicrates (possession - in reference to constriction) cenchria (bead-like scales)įast Facts Description Compared to other snakes, the Brazilian rainbow boa is a medium-sized snake. You will be sent a deposit agreement to be signed when the original 50% deposit is made. If you fail to complete payment within the date given or are not consistent with payments, any payments made up into that point will remain with us and your deposit will be voided with the animal being placed back up for sale. Our payment plans require a half down nonrefundable, nontransferable deposit. We do not currently offer payment plans for orders under $500. We offer 30 day Payment plans on purchases more than $500 and less than $5,000.00 and 60 Day Payment plans on purchases over $5,000.00. It isn't fair to our staff, the animal, or other customers who are interested in the animal.įurthermore if you place an order and we hold for shipment beyond 30 days and receive no communication the entire order will be forfeited with no refund for the time the animals should have remained on the website and been sold. 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.
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 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. Temperament is dependent on many variables and the temperament and disposition is not guaranteed. If any health issues arise, or the animal is not as described, we must be informed within 24 hours and we will work with you to help resolve the issue. (Dead Upon Arrival) please contact us within one hour of delivery with a photograph of the packaging and the deceased animal. New England Reptile Distributors offers a live arrival guarantee. By clicking to agree to the terms of this purchase and sale agreement, you agree that any turtle or tortoise purchased will be used for educational and/or scientific purposes. Purchases of Turtles and Tortoises Turtles and Tortoises are sold for scientific and/or educational purposes only. New England Reptile Distributors is not responsible for your failure to abide by those regulations. Please be aware of your local, state, and federal requirements regarding animal ownership. Return shipping will be at the buyer’s expense. If the animal is not as described you must contact us within 24 hours and a satisfactory replacement or refund will be issued. The seller agrees that the animal(s) being purchased are exactly as represented in color, pattern, size, and sex. Live Animal Purchase and Sales Agreement and Terms of Service All animals purchased are guaranteed to be healthy, feeding consistently, and sexed within specification.
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