12/31/2023 0 Comments Boa constrictor pinkThe trait is likely polygenic in nature involving multiple alleles. These Argentine boas are PURE “normals” that have been selectively bred to bring out the desired coloration. After two decades, the selective breeding of many litters, and a little luck, it worked! “Maxx Pink” Argentine boas by Ancient Reproductions were born. The old timers (my pals) of the day scoffed “the only good Argentine boa is a black one!” But I wanted to go in a different direction and started selectively breeding Argentines that I thought would eventually produce boas with a brighter background and enhanced “pink” accent color. morphs existed at that time, I could see a thirst in the marketplace for reptiles that were colorful. This was the late 80’s and very early 90’s mind you. I was a student of boa constrictor color and pattern, used words like “widow’s peaks”, pointed out “different” pattern and color variations in certain localities, and was often looked at like I was a foolish “23-year-old” by my older colleagues. I loved boa constrictor, the durability to cold and smaller size of the Argentine boa, but thought that Argentines would have difficulty competing in the future marketplace in their traditional dark coloration. In 1993 I started acquiring Argentine boas for future breeding stock that I thought when combined, would exhibit enhanced pink or reddish coloration in their offspring. Maxx Pink Argentine Boas The story of the “Maxx Pink” Argentine boa, Boa constrictor occidentalis
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