Meet the Brazilian Rainbow Boa: A Snake With a Shimmering Sheen!

What does it mean?!? This Central and South American reptile's 🌈 appearance when seen in the sun is actually a result of its ridged scales acting as tiny prisms!
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[@Bthast62]

I was set on getting a red tail this year but I'm kind of wanting a rainbow now! 🥰

[@Floridaranch]

So Amazing Gods wonder's so many snakes in the world every one different in its own way 💚🐍

[@oun6661]

My favorite species!

[@justinalaria934]

They know why there scales are iridescent.

[@ImuluKazuko]

May you tell me the little tune you had playing in the background?
I love Brazilian rainbow boas so much! I could look at them all day. I have a baby I am debating naming Moonstone.

[@The-fugglers-xoxo]

Oooo so pretty i love boas :)

[@TennesseeAquarium]

We do, too!

[@JasTheGoose88]

it makes them harder to see

[@shirleymaurer4622]

🤩😊

[@Ykimhimgirllol]

😮

[@dantehughes897]

Gov me one

[@dontchase_storm]

Scientist aren't GOD therefore GOD has his reasons for the iridescent