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What Rainbow Boa Subspecies/Locale is this?

Sonja K. Reptiles

Sonja K. Reptiles

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Hi everybody!

I had contacted Jeff Murray in regards to my question, and he suggested that I post photos here.

I'm looking to get the thoughts of those with more experience / knowledge than myself for the subspecies / locale of one of the Rainbow Boas I have. I acquired him a little over 2 years ago. He was listed as an "Argentine Rainbow", but that was something I honestly questioned from the start. I got him anyway because I liked him for what he is.

I have a few pictures from when I first got him, as well as a number of current ones - including lots of views that may help to identify him.

I have an idea, and I previously got the opinion of one Rainbow Boa person that narrowed it down to a couple - and one of those matched my thoughts. But, I'd prefer to not put any particular thought in anybody's mind here and let people come to their own determination.

I look forward to and will appreciate everyone's thoughts.
Thank you!
Sonja

These first two photos are from 2011, shortly after he arrived.

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The rest are current ones:

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I'd go with Guyana rainbow boa. He's is pretty sweet looking! I've had Argentine rainbows before, and their scales are more beadlike in appearance. You can actually feel small bumps in the head area. So what have you been told it is?:shrug01:
 
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