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Dumerils boa

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  • 07-31-2008, 02:51 PM
    Matt94rocks
    Dumerils boa
    I have been wanting a larger snake then balls and kings.So I was thinking about a dumerils.What do they eat as adults and can I house a adult in a 75 gallon aquarium and are they usually agressive.
  • 07-31-2008, 02:58 PM
    JimiSnakes
    Re: Dumerils boa
    Dumerils are a heavily bodied boa, but stay relatively short in length...5-6 feet being the norm. I'm not a fan of aquarium's but that size should house for a little while. They are usually not that aggressive, but like all snakes...they each can have their own unique personality.
  • 07-31-2008, 03:00 PM
    Matt94rocks
    Re: Dumerils boa
    Do they eat rebbits ad adults.
  • 07-31-2008, 05:57 PM
    JimiSnakes
    Re: Dumerils boa
    There's no need for them to eat rabbits. My females are over 3 years old now and only eating large-Xlarge rats every 2-3 weeks.
  • 07-31-2008, 07:44 PM
    Matt94rocks
    Re: Dumerils boa
    How fast do they grow.
  • 08-04-2008, 07:25 AM
    Chandler reptiles
    Re: Dumerils boa
    They grow like most of the other boas, but it is easier to turn them into sausages since they really don't prowl around to much...
  • 08-10-2008, 08:45 PM
    bigballs
    Re: Dumerils boa
    i dont know the dimensions of a 75 gal aquarium but a full sized dum can be housed in an enclosure thats 4' x 2' no prob.
  • 08-16-2008, 06:09 PM
    stormbourne
    Re: Dumerils boa
    My dumeril's boa is very pleasant natured once he's out of his enclosure. However, he is a little jumpy when you first reach for him. He's never struck at me, just tries to slither away at first. :)
  • 08-21-2008, 11:31 AM
    Ophiuchus
    Re: Dumerils boa
    Females tend to get larger, closer to the 7-8 ft marker, while the males stay closer to 6 ft. From what Ive read, they generally don't grow as fast as other boas, and being terrestrial and sedentary in nature, they are prone to obesity.

    I got a juvenile pair and they're absolutely wonderful. Great choice for someone who wants a hefty snake, but desires something outside to "obvious" options of BCI, BCC, bloods and carpets.

    IMO, a 75 gallon should do fine for an adult dums.
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