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ChristianC
11-23-2008, 02:07 AM
This has got to be one of my top favorite projects. You got locality and morphs in one project. This year I'm trying for het leopards with a pretty female Sonoran paired with my male sonoran leopard produced by Bruke Reptiles. Next year he will be paired with a 100% sonoran hypo making Hypos het leopard (all still 100% sonoran :rockon:) I plan to do a little mixing with colombian morphs also. maybe bring the sharp albino in to the mix :)

Almost hard to believe it's a boa constrictor huh?
http://www.redwoodreptiles.com/images/8-7-07/leon_2473-resize.jpg

http://www.redwoodreptiles.com/images/8-7-07/leon_2475-resize.jpg

http://www.redwoodreptiles.com/images/8-7-07/leon_2479-resize.jpg

http://www.redwoodreptiles.com/images/IMG_5181-resize.jpg

http://www.redwoodreptiles.com/images/IMG_5497.jpg

http://www.redwoodreptiles.com/images/IMG_5500.jpg

gotta love the black eyes of the leopards
http://www.redwoodreptiles.com/Albums/09-17-06/Leon-4s.jpg

When he "goes blue" he really goes BLUE!
http://www.redwoodreptiles.com/images/IMG_5664.jpg

http://www.redwoodreptiles.com/Albums/Leon/leon_6997.jpg

http://www.redwoodreptiles.com/Albums/Leon/leon_6993.jpg

http://www.redwoodreptiles.com/Albums/10-03-06/IMG_3864es.jpg

Thanks for looking

jknudson
11-23-2008, 02:14 AM
Man, that's one hot little boa, I wish you the best of luck with your projects with him! :master::master:

ChristianC
11-23-2008, 02:17 AM
Thank you very much Jason

JOHNS6068
11-23-2008, 02:20 AM
Very Very Very Nice :yourock: You collection is really amazing!!! Thanks for the pic's!!

147BOAS
11-23-2008, 02:23 AM
WOW :yourock: that one cool looking boa

ChristianC
11-23-2008, 02:28 AM
Thanks guys! I love'um!

Sputnik
11-23-2008, 02:31 AM
Ok, I'm absolutely sold on that.... what are they like temperament wise?

ChristianC
11-23-2008, 02:39 AM
sonorans are very hissy.. they have a funny bluff that they do.. they will puff and hiss but display no other signs of being angry. I have never been struck at by any of my sonorans. They are dwarfs so they stay small.. an awesome breed for sure!

ChristianC
11-23-2008, 04:17 AM
here is a photo of him i took tonight. He has the right idea, just the wrong end! ;)

http://www.redwoodreptiles.com/images/IMG_9317.jpg

Sputnik
11-23-2008, 04:31 AM
Oh if you get babies.... well, I'll be really interested. What do they max out at size wise?

ChristianC
11-23-2008, 04:43 AM
6' would be a large female.

Sputnik
11-23-2008, 04:49 AM
6' would be a large female.

Thanks, sounds perfect to me....

JChandler
11-23-2008, 08:52 AM
Wow Christian that is awesome!

Quig
11-23-2008, 08:53 AM
That's a very interesting looking boa. I like all the coloration. That 'right idea, wrong end' pic cracked me up :wamma:

Quig

norsmis
11-23-2008, 09:13 AM
Nice boas Bro! That pattern is out of this world! The size is perfect also. This is why I was always attracted to Hog Islands because of the small adult size. Good luck and I hope the little guy figures out Tab A into Slot B for you!

papaK
11-23-2008, 01:27 PM
Awesome snake and great pictures as well.... I want some leopards!!

Rapture
11-23-2008, 01:29 PM
I want in that project soooo bad

Mrs. Sputnik
11-23-2008, 01:36 PM
Oh if you get babies.... well, I'll be really interested. What do they max out at size wise?
I am so glad you said this as want one but first......

Can you Christian give me details on them as not familiar with care and always do homework before getting anything.

FloridaHogs
11-23-2008, 02:22 PM
Now that is one hot boa!!

kare
11-23-2008, 02:42 PM
Wow that is gorgeous. We've Sonorans in the house, but not the leopard version....might have to get on the list.....

Dave
11-23-2008, 07:30 PM
Wow, nice boa! Keep us updated with him.

Tama
11-23-2008, 07:39 PM
That is one beautiful boa. May have to add that to the list of additions here as well. Up to Jeff though since he's the one dealing with them.

ChristianC
11-23-2008, 08:50 PM
Can you Christian give me details on them as not familiar with care and always do homework before getting anything.

Sonorans are easy to keep. 60%+ humidity, 80-90 degrees variant temps. During breeding i guess it's best to have a night drop that dips into the lower 70's We will see how I do this year with this setup. :)

jknudson
11-23-2008, 08:54 PM
I think this is the third of forth time I've been back to this thread, those little leopards are awesome, and the hypo sonorans themselves aren't too shabby. Seeing all these sweet little dwarf boas is painful! :lol:

Larry
11-23-2008, 09:15 PM
Damn man those are pretty freaking dramatic.. They don't look like boa constrictors at all. Way cool project my man. I'd love to hear how that project progresses so keep us updated brother!

Good luck this season.

mynewturtle
11-23-2008, 09:30 PM
Very nice.. they look amazing I want!!

Mrs. Sputnik
11-23-2008, 11:15 PM
Sonorans are easy to keep. 60%+ humidity, 80-90 degrees variant temps. During breeding i guess it's best to have a night drop that dips into the lower 70's We will see how I do this year with this setup. :)
Thank you for the info...much appreciated :rockon:

tokaysunlimited
11-24-2008, 02:10 PM
Thats what im talking about!!!
Havent seen them in years!!Best of luck to you on the project.:master:

Aonaen
11-24-2008, 05:22 PM
Wowza!! Good luck!:yourock:

grunt_11b2007
11-24-2008, 09:57 PM
Wow!! Those are crazy looking boas.. Good luck on getting him to produce for you.. Keep us updated on your progress..

Alan

earthpig23
11-25-2008, 12:49 AM
oh yeah that is one really really impresive boa and project cant say enough how awesome that boa looks

Rapture
11-25-2008, 12:18 PM
Back and drooling again.....

chrisr9240
12-20-2008, 10:11 AM
those things are freakin hott love them things

Varanette
12-24-2008, 11:13 AM
WOW! What a gorgeous Snake! truely nice coloring! :D Great pics!

AaronP
12-24-2008, 12:13 PM
That is freaking insane!!!

Laooda
12-24-2008, 12:56 PM
:eek: I can't get over that head pattern... Thanks for the eye candy! Best of luck with that awesome project!

TNK
01-07-2009, 07:28 AM
Man Oh Man do I ever have something to mix into that stuff :rockon:

Here is a hint :rockon:
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o188/Honduranfire/a1324525.jpg


Pure Central American

brm
01-07-2009, 08:01 AM
stunning snakes mate absolutely gorgeous

FloridaHogs
01-07-2009, 08:43 AM
Man Oh Man do I ever have something to mix into that stuff :rockon:

Here is a hint :rockon:
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o188/Honduranfire/a1324525.jpg


Pure Central American
That is some serious orange!

Larry
01-07-2009, 03:54 PM
Major orangness going on there. For some reason orange just really looks wicked on boas..:rockon:

TNK
01-07-2009, 06:22 PM
That would jack a leopard up pretty good wouldn't it :devil:


That is some serious orange!