Epicrates is a genus of non-venomous snakes in the subfamily Boinae of the family Boidae.

Five species are currently recognized as being valid, including the rainbow boa.

[2] Species of Epicrates are found in lower Central America through South America as far south as Argentina.

[1] The specific name, alvarezi, is in honor of Argentine herpetologist Antenor Álvarez (1864–1948).

[3] The specific name, assisi, is in honor of Arlindo de Assis who collected the holotype.