.: Jimis Boas
Hog Island Boa, boa constrictor imperator-
These boas are absolutely beautiful boas from a very small
group of islands called Cayos Cochinos. They are a tan and orange colored and stay relatively small.
They usually range from 5-6 feet for females and 4-5 feet for males. They tend to be slightly more
aggressive than the Colombian imperators and require a bit more experience to keep. I am currently
working with an island-phase female, which I picked up from Paul Mitchell, and a
reduced-pattern/lighter-phase male, which I picked up from Randy Wright and is from Sears stock.
I think this will produce a good mix of different colored and patterned Hog Islands. I will not be crossing
or mixing any of my Hog Islands into any other locale or any other type boa for any reasons. My lineage
will stay clean and pure.
Suriname Red Tail Boa, boa constrictor constrictor-
These boas are the only True Red Tails that I am currently working with. They have amazingly vibrant
red tails with a variance of reds and pinks seeping through the sides along and throughout their body.
Their facial patterns and distinguished dorsal designs make these boas stand out. All the Suriname boas
that I produce are held here till there are 6 months of age at the minimum. This is done to alleviate any
of the regurgitation issues, which may commonly occur with newborn Suriname boas when not cared for
correctly. I would rather keep them until they are through the critical period and that way I know they
are completely healthy and I won't have any of my customers unsatisfied. I am currently working with a
stunning female from Mike Weitzman, which was produced from a Wild Caught LTC bred to a Sipperly, and a
male from Bob Futo, which was also produced from Sipperly bloodlines to a Wild Caught LTC. These are both
extremely well defined Suriname boas with beautifully blood-red tails. I will not be crossing or mixing
any of my pure Surinames into any other locale or any other type boa for any reasons. My pure lines of
Surinames will stay clean and pure.
Argentine Boa, boa constrictor occidentalis-
One of my favorite boas. These boas are unique in design and color. They are usually a very dark charcoal
color with red hues throughout them as babies. They have a very few dark red saddles on their tails.
While young, these boas can be quite the handful and are not for beginner boa keepers. They can get very
large; females can easily hit 9-10 feet and males 6-8 feet. With the recently discovered T+ albino gene
and the Motley gene surfacing in the pure BCO bloodlines, these boas have become more popular and make a
great addition to any collection. I'm working with a very high red female I purchased off Vin Russo and a
high red male I purchased off Randy Wright, which is from Kennedy stock. I'm looking to include a visual T
+ female and male into my collection very soon. I will not be crossing or mixing any of my Argentines into
any other locale or any other type boa for any reasons. My lineage will stay clean and pure.
Dumeril's Boa, Acrantophis dumerili-
These boas are unlike many of the constrictor boas. They stay relatively short, but can get quite girthy
and heavily bodied. They are most commonly overfed in captivity. Females range anywhere from 5-7 feet,
but 5-6 being the norm, and males usually range about 4-6, but 4-5 feet being the norm. These boas are
extremely underrated and do not receive half the attention they should. They are, for the most part, very
docile and easy to keep and care for. I keep mine at the same temps and humidity as all of my other boas
and they thrive and eat without a problem. I am currently working with two high pink females, which I
purchased off Carl Ackerbauer, and a very high pink male from Mike Weitzman. Dumerils are excellent boas
for just about anyone. I am not aware of any crossing with Dumerils, and hope it stays that way, and don�t
have any plans to try it.
Colombian Red Tail Boas, boa constrictor imperator-
The most common of the boas. The Colombian imperators can range from 6-9 feet or more for females and
5-7 feet for males. They are the easiest of the constrictors to take care for and usually have a very
docile nature that is easily appealing to anyone with any interest in snakes. The range of genetic
morphs and selectively bred traits surpasses any other boa. I am currently working with a variety of my
selective favorites.
Kahl Strain Albinos-
This strain is otherwise known as the Original Strain. This is a recessive
trait. They were first produced in captivity by Peter Kahl in 1992. Since then, they have been included
into just about every type of morph that has surfaced since then, including the sunglow, snow, moonglow,
albino motley, pastel albinos; just to name a few. I am currently working with several projects that
include the Kahl strain albino.
Hypomelanistic-
Also known as a Salmon boa. This is a Co-Dominant trait. These boas have different
histories, and it all depends on what line yours comes from. Mine come from Rich Ihle stock. The history
of the hypo trait is vague and uncertain when it comes to the whereabouts and origination of the original
hypomelanistics, but most people are certain that it stems from Central American BCI bloodlines, which
means that there isn't any pure Colombians with the Hypo trait. I'm currently working with several
unrelated groups of Salmons at the moment- Ghosts, DH Ghosts, SalmonPastels, Salmons, Kahl Sunglows, and
DH Kahl Sunglows.
Anerythristic-
Most commonly called Anery. This is a recessive trait. This morph is the key
ingredient to producing some of the best combined morphs, such as the Snow boa and the Ghost boa. I am
currently working with three unrelated lines of the Anery gene and I'm concentrating on the Ghost boa at
the moment.
Pastel-
This is not a genetic trait, but a selectively bred trait. The Pastel boa is my all time favorite
because it doesn't work genetically but only with time and patience and the “eye”
to place the best colored and looking boas with the best colored and looking boas. I purchased an
extremely colorful boa at a show a few years back that caught my eye and raised her
up. She was remarkable as a baby, but beyond that as an adult. She passed on a gradient of those
colors to all the babies she produced in 2007 when bred to a Salmon male. I kept back 4 of the
babies. One of the females was the complete odd ball of the whole litter. She's a yellowish color
with little to no side designs or "medallions" at all. She has a very odd pattern and a reddish
color to her eyes. I've started calling her my "Blonde" Pastel and will be breeding her within a
few seasons to see if she is indeed genetic or selective. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for
genetic, but only time will tell.
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