BOA CONSTRICTOR IMPERATORS CA PASTEL - FEMALE

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The Boa imperator is a very widespread species, living in both Central America and the northern parts of South America.
As a result, the appearance of this snake varies greatly depending on the specific locality.
Being one of the smaller Boa species, they average between 1.3 m and 2.5 m in length when fully grown, but have been known to reach up to 3.7 m.
They typically weigh around 6 kg, although females are significantly larger than males.
The lifespan in the wild is about 20-30 years, but 40 can be exceeded in captivity.
Although the Boa imperator is almost identical in color to the Boa constrictor, this species often has a darker tail, usually dark brown or very dark red.
However, they are usually as brightly colored as their peers and, like larger boas, can be bred in a variety of different colors, if conditions are favorable.
Notably, the species is one of only two snake species to have a confirmed XY sex chromosome system.

ATTENTION!!!
A "BOA CONSTRICTOR IMPERATOR CA PASTEL CITES" is a boa of the genus Boa constrictor imperator (formerly a subspecies of Boa constrictor), with a "Pastel" coloration, and "CA" likely indicates that it was imported from Central America.
CITES refers to international regulations that govern the trade of endangered species, such as the boa, to ensure sustainable management and prevent illegal trafficking.
Main features
- Species : Boa constrictor imperator.
- Morpho/Color : Pastel. Pastel coloring is a genetic variant that results in softer, more nuanced colors.
- Origin : "CA" indicates origin in Central America.
- Regulation : The acronym "CITES" (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) indicates that the sale and possession are subject to international regulations that control the trade in threatened species.
Legal aspects:
- Certification : To own a specimen of Boa constrictor imperator it is necessary to have the relevant CITES documents attesting to its legal provenance.
- Control : The CITES Carabinieri intervene to verify the origin of these animals.