Dumeril or Colombian?

[nickdolin]

Hello everyone!

Been a while since I've posted but I am on the market for a "larger" snake. I currently own a Corn, BP, and CRB, all of which are doing well (aka, feeding, shedding, pooping). While none of those will get "large" per se, I would like a bit bigger of a snake. I don't have tons of $$$ but I've got my search narrowed down to the common boa (Colombian) or the Dumerils boa. Both are similar in size and both seem to be praised for their temperment I like how the Colombian looks a bit better, however, I really like the tame snakes that you can just sit around and chill with if one of these are more "likely" to be that way. Since I'm Ok with 6-8ft which of these would you all recommend?

Thanks!

Nick

[Jason Bowden]

I have 3 columbian boas(BCI). Happy as can be with them. The normal color phase is fairly inexpensive and I have a side of me that really likes the normal color phase snakes, including normal colored ball pythons.
I think young boas including columbians and dumerils can be kinda flighty and crawl around alot. As they mature they'll chill more and become better shoulder pets, etc..
I say columbian, BUT, don't have any experience with dumerils. I do like the skin patterns on the dumerils!
I think the columbians have a better showing appeal because I like watching mine climb and hang out on branches in their cages. OK, this is making me want to build some new(bigger, taller) enclosures for my boas!

[nickdolin]

Haha, not big on a "show" snake appeal per se, although I don't mind watching them move around some but in general, they'll be in sterilite so not the best for display anyway. Thanks for the input!

[reptilebrett]

I own both and I love the look and temperment of the Dumeril's Boas, they are a good size and don't get quite as big as a columbian