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Epicrates cenchria
A beautiful boa with rainbow iridescence. Body shimmers in seven colors at different light angles, from Brazil.
The Brazilian rainbow boa (Epicrates cenchria) is a medium-sized boa native to South America, found primarily in Brazil and surrounding countries in humid tropical forest and savanna habitats. Adults typically measure 120–200 cm in total length. The species is renowned for its striking iridescent sheen: microscopic ridges on the scales cause structural coloration that produces a rainbow-like shimmer across the reddish-brown body in light. The dorsum is patterned with dark-edged circular markings. Rainbow boas are nocturnal and feed on small mammals, birds, and lizards in the wild. They require high humidity of 70–80% in captivity, which is essential for successful shedding, along with temperatures of 25–30°C. Juveniles can be defensive, but adults generally become more placid with regular handling.
Origem
South America, primarily Brazil
Expectativa de vida
20-30 years
Tamanho
120-200cm
Temperatura
25〜32℃
Umidade
40〜70%
Mice, Rats
90cm+ enclosure with hides
Maintain high humidity (70-80%)
Frozen mouse about once a week
Rainbow iridescence indicates health status
Intermediate. Esta é uma espécie de nível intermediário. Alguma experiência prévia e conhecimento de gestão ambiental são recomendados.
A temperatura ideal para Rainbow Boa é 25〜32℃. A umidade recomendada é 40〜70%. Evite mudanças bruscas de temperatura e mantenha um ambiente estável.
A expectativa de vida média de Rainbow Boa é 20-30 years. Com cuidados e nutrição adequados, podem viver uma vida longa e saudável.
Rainbow Boa normalmente atinge 120-200cm quando adulto. O tamanho pode variar dependendo das condições de cuidado e genética individual.
Rainbow Boa se alimenta de: Mice, Rats. Busque uma dieta equilibrada com frequência de alimentação adequada.
O preço de Rainbow Boa varia significativamente dependendo do morfo, tamanho e linhagem. Consulte nossa página de preços de mercado para informações atualizadas.
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