Dumerils, BRB, Columbian or other?

[sirhissball]

I have been doing some research for a while now on boas. I am wanting something that will get bigger than my BP, but not huge. I like the looks of the BRB and the Dumerils really well. I also like the BCC true redtails, but I think they get a bit big. How big do Dumerils top out at? BRB's? I want something that will stay under 7-8 feet (for the males). I know that all species have exceptions, so some general advise is all that I am looking for.

[Lobo_Reptiles]

Wow you sound just like I did before I got my boa. I went with a male BCI. He'll only get about 6' or 7' and he is an excellent first boa. No eating or shedding problems and a great temperment with regular handling. Dumerils boas are good first boas, but I would of course recommend a BCI.

[sirhissball]

does anyone know of a really good Dumerils care sheet? All of them that I have read have been contradictory.

[denisthemenace]

i would also take a look at a Hogg Island, I myself am looking for a boa come check out my thread you should get some questions answered.. Its in the BCI BCC section "boa, boa, boa !"

[ssscales]

Dumerils top off at about 6-7ft for females, males at 5-6ft.

Here are some pics of adults, birth, babies, etc. All are sold out, but should give you an idea. http://imageevent.com/ssscales/05dumerilsboaforsale

Let me know if you have any questions or if you need a care sheet?

Hogs are also a great boa that stays with 5-6ft.

[Colin Vestrand]

after talking to some 'boa experts' at our last reptile show, i think dumerils are my fave. i think their patterns and colorations are awesome and they're super easy to care for... which is probably one reason there are contradicting care sheets - there's room for error

[ssscales]

Dumerils are great overall boas, can't go wrong with Dumerils or Hogs for that matter. I love them both!

[Shelby]

Don't kid yourself with dumerils. They are awesome snakes, but they are BIG!!! Especially if you are used to BPs.

Males often top 7'.. females can get up to 9'. My female is 7'4" and 21 lbs.

Here is a pic of my dum with a 1' ruler.



BRB stay much smaller than BCI or dumerils. They require very precise husbandry however.. too high temps or low humidity will kill them.

This is my hogg island boa. She will most likely grow more.

[ballpythonandragon]

I also have heard that Dumerils like it cooler than the Columbian boa. Also would a dum ever take a rabbit or can they stay on rats and what size as adults? Im considering on buying a Dum instead of a BCI what do you suggest i get one from? Thanks Aaron P.S. and any good care sheets also would be nice for me lol

[sweety314]

Dumerils top off at about 6-7ft for females, males at 5-6ft.

Here are some pics of adults, birth, babies, etc. All are sold out, but should give you an idea. http://imageevent.com/ssscales/05dumerilsboaforsale

Let me know if you have any questions or if you need a care sheet?

Hogs are also a great boa that stays with 5-6ft.

If U dont mind my asking, how much were U pricing the baby Dums for???? I'm looking at getting one. The local breeder here had ONE left, but it was really small and not doing as well as he had hoped, so he didn't want to sell it.

TIA for the info.

R.