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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.
產地
South America, primarily Brazil
壽命
20-30 years
體型
120-200cm
溫度
25〜32℃
濕度
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. 這是一個中級難度的物種。建議有一定的飼養經驗和環境管理知識。
Rainbow Boa的理想溫度為25〜32℃。推薦濕度為40〜70%。避免溫度驟變,保持穩定的環境。
Rainbow Boa的平均壽命為20-30 years。透過適當的護理和營養,牠們可以長壽健康地生活。
Rainbow Boa成年後通常可達120-200cm。大小可能因飼養條件和個體遺傳而異。
Rainbow Boa的食物為:Mice, Rats。目標是適當的餵食頻率和均衡的飲食。
Rainbow Boa的價格因品系、大小和血統而有很大差異。請查看我們的市場價格頁面獲取最新價格資訊。
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