Epicrates is a genus of non-venomous snakes in the subfamily Boinae of the family Boidae. The genus is native to South America and Central America. Five species are currently recognized as being valid, including the rainbow boa.
Species of Epicrates are found in lower Central America through South America as far south as Argentina.
<span style="font-size:100%;"><sup>T</sup></span>) Type species.
The specific name, alvarezi, is in honor of Argentine herpetologist (1864âÂÂ1948).
The specific name, assisi, is in honor of Arlindo de Assis who collected the holotype.