Dumerils Boa:I think I'm sold

I saw a baby Dumerils boa at the local pet store recently and was initially impressed with it's color and pattern. I really thought it was awesome, so I did some research. Turns out, they are smaller then the more common boa's and generally docile and good feeders. I didn't have the funds to pick it up though. Yesterday I met a friend of mines roommate who happened to have an adult dumerils, and now I want one more then ever. It was so cool, a stout but manageable 5.5 feet, extremely docile, even when my non-snake-owning friend was messing with it's head, and very pretty.

Whats bp.net's experience with the dumerils? is it typical for these to be great pets? When I was handling the one yesterday I couldn't help but find it odd these snakes are not more common in my area.

They make GREAT pets haha you think balls are puppy dog tame? That would make these like newborn puppies. They are super chill and not to mention they look awesome. And from my experience they eat like monsters and never miss a meal.

I love mine, I've had her for a few months now. Super chill

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They can be hard to get eating at first, but once you do they are great eaters.

Very awesome snake. Before you actually purchase it from the petstore you might want to check some local breeders.

Keep in mind that they can get up to 9 feet. Rare but possible.

We just got a boa. Not a dumerils, but a bci. He is very cool. I love him.

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I heard a story about a local man in Madagascar that does wildlife tours. He occasionally will find a Dumeril's and just pick it right up to show to people. He claims he has never once been bit when scooping up these wild boas.

I love our dumerils. in my opinion, you really can't go wrong. they are very sweet and easy to care for. My only advice is don't overfeed them. they have very slow metabolisms and will get fat quick! Good luck!

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Originally Posted by DananaPants

I heard a story about a local man in Madagascar that does wildlife tours. He occasionally will find a Dumeril's and just pick it right up to show to people. He claims he has never once been bit when scooping up these wild boas.

I love our dumerils. in my opinion, you really can't go wrong. they are very sweet and easy to care for. My only advice is don't overfeed them. they have very slow metabolisms and will get fat quick! Good luck!

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I would believe that without hesitation. I have never even seen one strike at anything but food. (now watch..I'm gonna get but by mine tonight haha) but really they are hands down the calmest snake I have ever seen/owned and it doesn't change as long as you treat them right.

They make super pets!!

They like to burrow (they're ambush preditors) so use aspen for substrate. Once they settle in, they are eating machines. Feed an adult no more than every 2 weeks and babies no more than every 7-10 days. They do have slow metabolisms and will get fat fast!

I think they are not too common because they are often overlooked. I've never known someone who has one to think it was just a mediocre snake. But since they stay small (relatively speaking, lol), most people gravitate to the red-tails when they start looking at boas and tend to miss these jewels...

This is my little boy. I got him really young and it was difficult to get him eating. I had to cover his tub with duct tape, put him on cypress and keep his humidity high to get him eating. I always said he is so friendly and polite, he doesn't want to eat! All good now though, I just have to give him privacy and some time. Everytime I open the lid on his tub, he really wants to come out. Just loves to be held!
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