Black Bay of LA Rosy Boa
The Black Bay of LA is a recessive melanistic mutation derived from the pure Bay of Los Angeles locality (Lichanura trivirgata gracia). This mutation dramatically enhances melanin production, resulting in animals with deep black coloration that often reduces or completely obscures the typical tri-striped pattern.
Hatchlings begin with dark gray tones that progressively deepen as they mature, developing a rich, glossy black appearance unlike any other rosy boa morph. Despite their intense coloration, these boas maintain the calm temperament and strong feeding response characteristic of the Bay of LA locality.
The Black Bay of LA represents a true locality-based recessive mutation—pure in origin and visually striking in expression. Its combination of rarity, genetic purity, and dramatic contrast makes it one of the most exciting melanistic projects in the rosy boa community today.
Locality: Bay of Los Angeles, Baja California
Genetics: Recessive Melanistic (pure Bay of LA line)
Species: Lichanura trivirgata gracia (Bay of Los Angeles Rosy Boa)
The Black Bay of LA is a recessive melanistic mutation derived from the pure Bay of Los Angeles locality (Lichanura trivirgata gracia). This mutation dramatically enhances melanin production, resulting in animals with deep black coloration that often reduces or completely obscures the typical tri-striped pattern.
Hatchlings begin with dark gray tones that progressively deepen as they mature, developing a rich, glossy black appearance unlike any other rosy boa morph. Despite their intense coloration, these boas maintain the calm temperament and strong feeding response characteristic of the Bay of LA locality.
The Black Bay of LA represents a true locality-based recessive mutation—pure in origin and visually striking in expression. Its combination of rarity, genetic purity, and dramatic contrast makes it one of the most exciting melanistic projects in the rosy boa community today.
Locality: Bay of Los Angeles, Baja California
Genetics: Recessive Melanistic (pure Bay of LA line)
Species: Lichanura trivirgata gracia (Bay of Los Angeles Rosy Boa)