Dumerils Boa....tell me about them

[melrappmel]

I currently have a bp and a corn and although their are great pets I feel like I want to start getting into the biggerish snakes..... when I was researching about bigger snakes I found Dumerils boas which look awsome but I have a couple of questions.....

1. how are they for handeling? (meaning are they more like corns active or bps slow barely moving chill)

2. what do they need for housing?

3.are they picky eaters ( my bp was and that wasnt really fun )

4.do they have any special requirements?

Thanks, Melissa

[Carlene16]

Try researching a little

We do have a search button feature which is awesome, also google is fantastic!

http://www.boa-care.com/boa-species/dumerils-boa/

[Vypyrz]

I currently have a bp and a corn and although their are great pets I feel like I want to start getting into the biggerish snakes..... when I was researching about bigger snakes I found Dumerils boas which look awsome but I have a couple of questions.....

1. how are they for handeling? (meaning are they more like corns active or bps slow barely moving chill) They are a bit lively when you first get them out, but they calm down after a few minutes and are pretty docile.

2. what do they need for housing? They can be kept in tanks and tubs as they grow, but by the time they exceed 5 feet, you should be moving them into more permanent caging.

3.are they picky eaters ( my bp was and that wasnt really fun ) Sometimes they can be picky as youngsters, but after a couple of months, they will generally feed readily. Their feeding responses can range from shy, leaving a F/T prey in overnight, to an agressive feeding response.

4.do they have any special requirements? Sometimes they will burrow, so a thicker layer of substrate should be provided or 2 hides. Also, they tend to drink more water and pee more frequently, so more frequent spot cleanings are needed.

Thanks, Melissa

[melrappmel]

thanks