Info about Dumerils, please

[Salamander Rising]

Dumerils Boas are some of the most docile snakes I've ever come across. In your case, I'd advise buying a male because they usually grow to about 6 feet long. Dumerils Boas are powerful constrictors, but as long as you follow normal safety procedures you'll be fine. Never let a constrictor wrap completely around your neck. If the boa ever gets in a position that makes you feel uncomfortable, stay calm and start unwrapping from the tip of the tail or the head. Also, keep in mind that Dumerils Boas have a relatively slow growth rate, so you're not going to have a snake that becomes huge overnight.

I have a 5 year old female that's still under 6 feet long and about 9 pounds. My 8 year old male is barely 6 feet and about 12 pounds. Dumerils Boas are some of the most docile and easy to care for snakes, and I would highly recommend them. Here is a Dumerils Boa Care Sheet, and I would be happy to answer any questions.

Thanks for the great advice.
She's a girl and I didn't really get a choice in that.

It's one of those situations where something turns up locally/privately and I don't have drive hours to an expo to get one from a complete stranger that's letting it go for who-knows-why reasons and whom I may not be able to contact again if something needs addressing.

I've learned the hard way that some sellers will tell you what they know you want to hear, just to make the sale.

Not in a real big hurry to go to that rodeo, again.....:-\

I'd love to go the Hamburg meet in Dec. but it's almost 3 hours from here.

Ugh!

LOL