Color:
The scale pattern is generally set on a background of lighter brown or gray
shades, which may be tinted with orange hues. Due to oddly textured scales, these
Boas are so brightly colored because they shimmer. A pattern of rings and spots is
clearly seen atop the background scale color and in Argentine Rainbow Boas, this
pattern is very intricate and elaborate.
Diet:
In the wild, Argentine Boa Constrictors eat birds and other small animals. In
captivity, they are fed rats that are occasionally dusted with a nutrient or
mineral powder.
The Argentine Rainbow Boa is just one of none subspecies of Rainbow
Boas and are often kept in captivity. It has a long,
slender body and strikingly patterned scales, making
it quite beautiful and no wonder it is such a popular
pet. Native to the humid forests of South America, the
Rainbow Boa is a noctounal hunter. These boas are a
bit difficult to keep in captivity and must have carefully
regulated temerature, light and humidity. They are not
recommended as a biginner's snake. Newborn Argentine Rainbow Boas eat and grow at amazing rates and are generally
nervous and hyper. Young Rainbow Boas can be made tolerant
of people through frequent and patient handling. The
Argentine Rainbow Boa is a little more slender than
the average Rainbow Boa, and has sometimes been called
the Slender Rainbow Boas.
