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Rainbow Boa (Epicrates cenchria cenchria) Taken in April 2015, at the Butantan Institute, in São Paulo, Brazil. Known as Jiboia Vermelha, in Portuguese. Autumn,Boa,Boidae,Brazil,Epicrates,Epicrates cenchria,Geotagged,Rainbow Boa,South America,reptile,serpent,snake Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Rainbow Boa (Epicrates cenchria cenchria)

Taken in April 2015, at the Butantan Institute, in São Paulo, Brazil. Known as Jiboia Vermelha, in Portuguese.

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The Rainbow Boa

"Epicrates cenchria" is a boa species endemic to Central and South America. Common names include the rainbow boa, and slender boa. A terrestrial species, it is known for its attractive iridescent sheen caused by structural coloration.

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Species identified by Natalia Cara
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Uploaded Jul 29, 2016. Captured Jul 26, 2016 10:31 in Tv. E - Butantã, São Paulo - SP, Brazil.
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Captured in the winter. More winter photos.