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Posted by Sonja K. at 7/20/2010 1:12:05 PM

Longicaudas start out as looking pretty drab, even somewhat dingy. However, the black pigment in Longicaudas (aka Long-Tailed Boas) develops as they age. According to Gus Renfro's site, it typically takes at least 3 years for this to take place.

The animals of mine below are 4 and 5 years old now and I am still seeing change in their coloration, so I feel it's probably more commonly in the 4 - 6 year range.

On to the pics... both of these animals are of the Meltzer line.

The first 3 photos are of my 2006 male, "Flint":

And these next three are of my 2005 female, "Bella":

Hope you enjoyed the pictures!

I'm going to cross my fingers and hope she is big enough to breed the season after this! : )

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Deb A,	Posted At: 7/20/2010 1:13:22 PM
	They are stunning! I hope you get some babies from them this year!

Sonja ,	Posted At: 7/20/2010 1:24:34 PM
	That last pic of Bella is so cute!

shellboa,	Posted At: 7/20/2010 2:15:56 PM
	Nice looking boas, good luck with the breeding!

Aurora ,	Posted At: 7/20/2010 2:19:17 PM
	Gorgeous!

Abby McDufford,	Posted At: 7/20/2010 2:20:55 PM
	Wow, they are stunning! I absolutely LOVE what they look like after the change, but they aren't that exciting before it. I wish they were born that way :)

wintersreptiles,	Posted At: 7/20/2010 2:47:27 PM
	I have loved the BCL's since i first saw them. Stunning snakes!

Shannon ,	Posted At: 7/20/2010 3:06:10 PM
	Amazing photos!!!! I really like those guys :-)

Sonja K. ,	Posted At: 7/20/2010 3:14:50 PM
	Thanks everybody!

Lauren ,	Posted At: 7/20/2010 3:23:24 PM
	Wow, those guys do look pretty sweet after their change! I like the background... I miss Minnesota's green. :)

Jena Hugs & Hisses,	Posted At: 7/20/2010 4:33:02 PM
	Very beautiful!!!

Jim Mangum,	Posted At: 7/20/2010 4:48:53 PM
	WOW...drool....I want!!! They look beautiful!

Rebecca ,	Posted At: 7/20/2010 5:17:56 PM
	Amazing animals & lovely pics Sonja!! Someday I WILL keep a BCL (or two) of my own! :D

Kyle ,	Posted At: 7/20/2010 9:29:31 PM
	I will take 2.

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