I've read nothing but positively glowing reports about Dumerils here and ran into this on a Dumeril care sheet:

These snakes are typically calm animals and make a wonderful addition to any herp collection.However bare in mind they do grow large in weight (typically 15-20 pounds),and when fully grown should not be handled alone.

Is there cause for concern beyond normal snake handling issues?
It sounds like they're implying your Dumeril will strangle you first chance it gets, or something.

That cryptic warning certainly doesn't jibe with all the "puppy dogs of the snake world" posts I've read.
[there were no such "warnings" on the RTB care sheet, even though they get much bigger]

I'm a small, thin woman and don't really care to be found squeezed to death on my kitchen floor.

I'd love to hear from Dumeril owners.

Thanks!