Dumeril's or BCI?

I am completely stuck between getting either a Dumeril's or a BCI for my next snake. So anybody who has owned one/both could you please give your opinions on each?

option 3: BCC :P

Any particular reason for the BCC? I figured the upper limits for the BCI about as big as I wanted to go right now, but if you have some good reasons to reconsider I might.

It really depends. BCIs are normally very adventurous and like to move around. Dumeril's boas are more of a calm snake. These snakes both are easy to care for, but if personality is what your trying to look at, then choose which ever snake you think you'd like.

If this is your first boa then i could go BCI as they arent as picky on the feeding part and or regurgitation. BCC tend to regurg a lot more when feed too much or too big.

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Originally Posted by bananasama

Any particular reason for the BCC? I figured the upper limits for the BCI about as big as I wanted to go right now, but if you have some good reasons to reconsider I might.

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Because they aren't as common as BCIs and Dumerils, they're extraordianrly beautiful (IMO so much more so than the previous mentioned species), and yes their size is a benefit. I know many a snake owner who gets to the point where they wish their snake was "just a little bit bigger" after they get full grown.

Feel free to add the previous sentance to the out of context thread.

Don't forget it takes years for a snake to reach "full sized"

Ha ha, yea fair enough. I would love to eventually get a BCC. I would love to eventually own all three. Snakes are far too difficult to choose which one I can go with, and which to assign the highest priority at the moment. If only this decision were easier hahaha.

I owned both and i prefer the Dumerils.

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Originally Posted by bananasama

Ha ha, yea fair enough. I would love to eventually get a BCC. I would love to eventually own all three. Snakes are far too difficult to choose which one I can go with, and which to assign the highest priority at the moment. If only this decision were easier hahaha.

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It's not always bad to have different species in your collection:gj:

I really like Dumeril's boas because they are extremely beautiful, and can DEFINITELY blend well within their natural home. Plus, their eyes are extraordinary. I loved getting eye shots of my Dumeril's. The stripe going through her eye was actually in her eye, meaning the pattern stripe continued through her eyes. They are definitely a very beautiful snake, and I did notice this snake had like a salmon color near the neck area. These snakes are very excellent and I really did enjoy keeping my girl.

The downside with Dumeril's boas is that they are pretty hard to get started to eat once they are first settled in their home. It took me 2 months to get mine to eat (live) then it took 5 months to get her over to F/T. They do also get stressed out very easily when they don't feel comfortable, so always make sure you're supporting its entire body (these snakes like to feel secure).

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Originally Posted by bananasama

Any particular reason for the BCC? I figured the upper limits for the BCI about as big as I wanted to go right now, but if you have some good reasons to reconsider I might.

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BCI (unless you get a dwarf locality) can and will grow just as large as a Suriname or Guyana boa FYI ;) I've seen some monster Colombians.

I voted for BCI. The question depends on: Do you want a big fat slug that will move less than a ball python (dumerils) or do you want a more curious, active snake (Boa constrictor ssp.)

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Originally Posted by CoolioTiffany

It's not always bad to have different species in your collection:gj:

I really like Dumeril's boas because they are extremely beautiful, and can DEFINITELY blend well within their natural home. Plus, their eyes are extraordinary. I loved getting eye shots of my Dumeril's. The stripe going through her eye was actually in her eye, meaning the pattern stripe continued through her eyes. They are definitely a very beautiful snake, and I did notice this snake had like a salmon color near the neck area. These snakes are very excellent and I really did enjoy keeping my girl.

The downside with Dumeril's boas is that they are pretty hard to get started to eat once they are first settled in their home. It took me 2 months to get mine to eat (live) then it took 5 months to get her over to F/T. They do also get stressed out very easily when they don't feel comfortable, so always make sure you're supporting its entire body (these snakes like to feel secure).

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I'm surprised to hear you had trouble with getting yours to eat. I've always heard they are strong feeders. Mine isn't the most consistent but she's eaten f/t once or twice and live a couple times since I've had her (I've only had her since October).

I voted Dumeril's. I've had BCI's and do like them but I think Dumeril's are prettier personally and great dispositions. Mine is actually pretty active at night but they can definitely be secretive. Mine burrows a lot but it's kind of cool as she will just have her head exposed in ambush mode. And as mentioned, I had two very large female BCI's in my collection at one time so if size is an issue, keep that in mind.

If size, space, and food size/amount is an issue, go with a Dum. They stay smaller than BCI. However, if you're okay with a pretty large snake, definitely go for a BCI! They are sooo sweet and relaxed and gorgeous!!

BCI love! (My yearling)
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Originally Posted by Hypnotic Exotic

I'm surprised to hear you had trouble with getting yours to eat. I've always heard they are strong feeders. Mine isn't the most consistent but she's eaten f/t once or twice and live a couple times since I've had her (I've only had her since October).

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I've heard some a strong feeders, but some others are finicky. I got the finicky one when I owned my first. My second one is a very strong eater, she loves to eat her jumbo rats. She's always eaten too which I'm so glad about, I'm not sure about feeding large, live rats just yet:O

Dumerils

I'm voting BCI, because that's what I have and couldn't be happier with them.

BCC --- HOT HOT HOT Their markings are high contrast and look like they are painted on!

BCI allday.:salute:

My vote is obviously biased, because I don't have any Dumerils. That being said; I still think that BCI is the best choice. The reason is.. a Dumeril's is simply a Dumeril's; and there are many BCI's out there, varying widely in size, temperament, size, appearance, morphs, etc. There is one out there for every taste & pocket-book.

I know I'm getting into this late, but i bred Dumerils for a few years and if the genetics are right, you can't find a better looking snake. A friend that owns a pet shop has an absolutely beautiful Dumeril right now. It is the lightest Dum I've ever seen. Talk about high pink.

The choice is yours, but I would recommend the Dumeril for ease of feeding (never had one refuse a meal), coloration, and size. A male is just about the perfect sized snake in my opinion.

Jim Smith

I've got both, and frankly for personality I prefer the BCI. They seem to be much more outgoing and curious. More interactive. Dums have great colors and patterns, but they also don't come in any real morphs.

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Originally Posted by CoolioTiffany

It really depends. BCIs are normally very adventurous and like to move around. Dumeril's boas are more of a calm snake. These snakes both are easy to care for, but if personality is what your trying to look at, then choose which ever snake you think you'd like.

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I agree with her...I have 4 bci and two dums and I love em all the same. If you can hold the snakes before you buy them you'll know which is for you. You'll just get that feeling...this is the one...and you'll have your new lil baby.

I own both. I agree BCI's are alot more curious. If I'm moving around or in their enclosures they will come right up to the front of it to check things out and see what's going on. As for my Dumerils, he is pretty mellow and easy going, fairly active for a while each night, that is, until he smells rat. Then he becomes some kind of demon possessed, psycho maniac. I wish I had a video camera so I could film him because it's hard to describe how insane he gets. I have to use the snake hook to raise his lid and 24" feed tongs to stay out of his strike range. I can't believe the speed and power he strikes with. He was so fast tonight that he literally ripped the rat out of the tongs before I could release them. I still had a chunk of skin and fur left in the tongs. But once he eats, he goes right back into chill mode for the next 10 days.
If you can't decide which one you want more... get both. Or go with a Peruvian Longicauda (BCL)