Santa Ana Mountains Rosy Boa
Santa Ana Mountains Rosy Boa – Hidden Gems of Southern California’s Canyon Range
The Santa Ana Mountains Rosy Boa comes from the rugged coastal range that runs through eastern Orange County, California. This unique locality represents the northernmost extent of the true Coastal Rosy Boa (Lichanura trivirgata roseofusca) within the county and includes three distinct canyon populations: Modjeska Canyon, Trabuco Canyon, and Silverado Canyon.
These boas are admired for their clean silver to bluish-gray base coloration accented by vivid orange to brick-red striping, often with exceptional contrast and clarity. Each canyon population displays subtle variation—Modjeskaanimals tend to have deeper reds, Trabuco boas often show a balanced, classic coastal look, and Silverado specimens can lean slightly cooler in tone with sharper striping. Despite these differences, all share the signature coastal pattern that defines the region.
Santa Ana Mountains Rosy Boas are calm, hardy, and thrive in captivity. Their combination of distinct canyon variation, striking coloration, and limited natural range make them a prized and highly collectible locality among true Southern California enthusiasts.
Locality: Santa Ana Mountains (Modjeska, Trabuco, and Silverado Canyons), Orange County, California, USA
Genetics: Pure Locality (no morph influence; part of the Coastal subspecies complex)
Species: Lichanura trivirgata roseofusca (Coastal Rosy Boa)
Highlights: Silver-blue base • Orange to brick-red striping • Three distinct canyon populations • Rare Southern California locality • Calm and hardy temperament
Santa Ana Mountains Rosy Boa – Hidden Gems of Southern California’s Canyon Range
The Santa Ana Mountains Rosy Boa comes from the rugged coastal range that runs through eastern Orange County, California. This unique locality represents the northernmost extent of the true Coastal Rosy Boa (Lichanura trivirgata roseofusca) within the county and includes three distinct canyon populations: Modjeska Canyon, Trabuco Canyon, and Silverado Canyon.
These boas are admired for their clean silver to bluish-gray base coloration accented by vivid orange to brick-red striping, often with exceptional contrast and clarity. Each canyon population displays subtle variation—Modjeskaanimals tend to have deeper reds, Trabuco boas often show a balanced, classic coastal look, and Silverado specimens can lean slightly cooler in tone with sharper striping. Despite these differences, all share the signature coastal pattern that defines the region.
Santa Ana Mountains Rosy Boas are calm, hardy, and thrive in captivity. Their combination of distinct canyon variation, striking coloration, and limited natural range make them a prized and highly collectible locality among true Southern California enthusiasts.
Locality: Santa Ana Mountains (Modjeska, Trabuco, and Silverado Canyons), Orange County, California, USA
Genetics: Pure Locality (no morph influence; part of the Coastal subspecies complex)
Species: Lichanura trivirgata roseofusca (Coastal Rosy Boa)
Highlights: Silver-blue base • Orange to brick-red striping • Three distinct canyon populations • Rare Southern California locality • Calm and hardy temperament