Owing to the popularity of other species, rosy boas haven’t established themselves as popular house pets yet. Well, not pocket-sized, but small enough so that little Wendy doesn’t fear for her life when she takes him out of his enclosure. In many ways, yes! They are generally docile, unaggressive and pocket-sized. This docility is part of the reason it is so popular as a pet – rosy boas are typically unaggressive, amenable creatures! Granite outcroppings and rock formations provide ample shelter, as do volcanic rocks.
Primarily nocturnal, it spends much of its time concealed from the outside world, hidden from the view of predators and the scorching sun. Its usual prey is small mammals, such as deer mice and kangaroo rats. It waits for prey to come within inches of its hiding place, and then strikes with incredible precision. In the wild, the rosy boa moves very little – indeed, it is one of the slowest snakes in the world. In 2008, California State listed them as “sensitive”, but considers the population stable. While there are no concrete numbers, they are listed under “Least Concern” by the IUCN Red List, which is good. One estimate puts their number at 100,000 others are higher.
Population statistics for rosy boas are either old or conjecture. Rosy boas of several subspecies are currently found, in the wild, in California, Arizona (US), Baja California and Sonora (MX), in the Mojave and Colorado Deserts but also in coastal areas along the stretch from LA County to the Mexican border. Because their pattern designs are so unique and stark in contrast, there is a high chance of successful cross-coloration! Where Do They Live? Source: Britannica encyclopedia As a result, their genetic variance has become a playground for captive breeders. Indeed, they have become collectors’ items, among herpetologist enthusiasts. Highly specific and unique, these colorful creatures have become highly desirable. These stripes range from dark, blackish browns and maroons to pale orange. Some lines are dotted, some thick and clear-cut some stand out like road markings, others seem to blend and pixelate into the surrounding skin. Variations in these stripes are a key indicator of subspecies. Most rosy boas show some semblance of the instantly recognizable three stripes which run longitudinally down its back and lower sides. What Sets Them Apart From Each Other – And From The Rest? (Imagine an arm of land continuing from where California turns into Mexico – that’s Baja California) Its name derives from the pinkish streak that runs down the belly of specimens from these areas. The rosy boa originates from coastal southern California, USA, and Baja California, Mexico. Having said that, you may well find that two rosy boas, living within a dozen miles of each other, look completely different! Where Do They Come From? Each subspecies is also fairly geographically confined to a certain area, which means you can often predict the genus of a rosy boa from where it was spotted. Its width, when fully grown, is similar to that of a golf ball, and its color scheme varies dramatically, more than almost any other snake. A rosy boa can live for over 15 years, if cared for properly, and will reach adulthood in 3 to 4 years.
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