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I wear mine constantly! Go Adam!
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Dumerils would not be a 'locale' since it is NOT a boa constrictor. It is acrantophis dumerili.. not a BC-
Jamie.. I really need a nice male hogg island! Most of the ones I see are ugly though.
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Great Boas you all have there!
You'll be happy with either a Dumeril or Hog, both great snakes!
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That Hogg sure looks pretty :) It would also be the "half-way stage" between size difference for a BP and a suri. I also like the sound of the Colombians - they sound like sweet-natured (generally) snakes. Decisions, decisions - but I think I'll hold off on the Suri for a while until I'm used to handling an adult whatever I get :)
Thank you so much for your input everybody - I'll let you all know which I decide on.
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Originally Posted by Shelby
Dumerils would not be a 'locale' since it is NOT a boa constrictor. It is acrantophis dumerili.. not a BC-
Incorrect info here... a dumerils IS a boa. It is in the boa constrictor family, they are commonly known as dumerils ground boas. They come from Madagascar.
http://www.reptileguru.com/care%20sh...erils_boas.htm
http://lllreptile.com/info/library/a...ls-ground-boa/
On a further note, I have had the opportunity to handle a few of these wonderful creatures as adults, they are manageable IMO, mind you this is coming from a woman who is only 5 foot 3 inches tall (not very big at all). If I were ever going to get another boa, it would most definately be a dumerils ground boa.
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I'd get the male Suriname I luv their color.I also luv Dumeral's , I've had mine for a year now most peacefull animal out there.The reason I don't have the Suriname is size but who know's what the future will bring.
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Jim - are those Dumerils? They are gorgeous too - and your Dumeril is pretty too, Shelby - I like the diamond-like pattern going along their backs - sounds like they are nice temperaments too. And the Hogg Island looks sweet and still has a red tail. I do have this thing about red tails :wuv:
OMG - so many awesome snakes to choose from and so little room!!! :sigh2:
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Originally Posted by Jeanne
On a further note, I have had the opportunity to handle a few of these wonderful creatures as adults, they are manageable IMO, mind you this is coming from a woman who is only 5 foot 3 inches tall (not very big at all). If I were ever going to get another boa, it would most definitely be a dumerils ground boa.
I've kept and bred Dumerils for quite a few years now. Male Dumerils are manageable at a length of 5-6ft and slender compared to females. Females average 5-6.5ft, but some individuals do get 7-9ft and are a handful for anyone, man or woman. With that said, their docile and calm nature is a pleasure to deal with on any basis at any stage. I've removed babies from 6.5ft females without so much as a hiss.
I also have a group of 1.3 adult Hog Island Boas and they are also a pleasure to own. My Hog females range from 5-6ft and the male is about 5ft and thinner than the females. I love the color phases with Hogs and look forward to seeing little Hogs slithering around a slimy cage soon. Hogs are incredible snakes in their own rights with their natural occurring colors of oranges, blues and greys.
Hogs bred with Salmons produce Salmon Hogs, which in turn are used to create Sunset Boas.
