Dumeril's boas are great snakes! Even though they can be picky eaters most of the time they make wonderful pets for an intermediate snake owner. I think they are the prettiest snakes alive because of their amazing colors and patterns. At first they can be a little nervous when coming into a new environment, but once they get settled in they are very calm and wonderful snakes to have. I think you should purchase a juvenile because they are inexpensive and it's really cool to watch them grow. Right now I own a Dumeril's boa that is about a year and a half now and she's great. I purchased her last year on November 22nd at the reptile expo in Phoenix. I got her for $90, but it was worth it.