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Need information on Dumeril Boa
I am interested in these snakes but would like to do some reading on them - where can I get more information. I googled it but you get such conflicting information.
Anyone on this site that has a dumeril that can share some information and experiences with this type of snake.
I am looking for care requirements, temperment of the snakes in general, approx. how much one would cost.
Thanks
L. West
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1.0 DUMERIL'S BOA (GRAYSON)
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Re: Need information on Dumeril Boa
Originally Posted by L.West
I am interested in these snakes but would like to do some reading on them - where can I get more information. I googled it but you get such conflicting information.
Anyone on this site that has a dumeril that can share some information and experiences with this type of snake.
I am looking for care requirements, temperment of the snakes in general, approx. how much one would cost.
Thanks
This is the website that I used when I was researching them. It has alot of useful information:
http://www.dumerilboa.com/index.html
Their temperature and humidity requirements are comparable to that of Ball Pythons and Red Tail Boas. I keep mine at 78-80F cool side and 90-92F warm side and humidity around 55%-60%. You can house them in tubs until they reach about 4ft or so, then you should be looking for something like a 4 X 2 or 6X2 permanent enclosure for the adults, depending on whether you get a male or female. They are ground dwelling boas, so they don't need a tall enclosure. Mine is set up with the standard 2 hides, water bowl, and a piece of drift wood/fake rock for rubbing on. I do recommend a little larger water bowl, as they tend to drink more water and will occasionally soak themselves. As with most snakes, some may be a bit nippy as youngsters but are mostly docile with regular handling. As adults, the males will average about 5.5-7ft and the females will average about 8-9ft. I got mine at a reptile show, and with a bit of haggling, I got the vendor to let me have him for $100, but prices will depend on the age/size of the snake, shipping, etc. Hope this helps...
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Re: Need information on Dumeril Boa
Thank you sooo much for that information and link. I will go do my homework now.
Much appreciated.
L. West
1.0 CORAL ALBINO BOA (OWEN)
1.0 PANAMANIAN HYPO BOA (SAWYER)
1.0 DUMERIL'S BOA (GRAYSON)
1.0 ALBINO HONDURAN (RIVER)
0.1 TANGERINE HONDURAN (FAITH)
1.0 ALBINO TESSERA CORN SNAKE (RILEY)
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Re: Need information on Dumeril Boa
Also, the current issue of Reptiles magazine has a cover story on them.
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Re: Need information on Dumeril Boa
This is all the info i have at this time let me know what you learn
http://www.insideleslieshead.com/bob...-dumerili.html
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Dumerils Boa Care Sheet
I have a Dumerils Boa Care Sheet, some videos, and lots of pictures on my website. If you have any additional questions, I'd be happy to answer them.
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