Just got my First Boa: A female Dumeril's

[The Serpent Merchant]

Don't get lulled into a false sense of security

Definatly, respect of what these animals are capable of is critical. Thanks for the info.

[The Serpent Merchant]

Ok, I do have one more question (at least for now )

I have read that they need a night drop, and other places that they do not. Can anyone clear this up for me?

Thanks

[AVDude]

Pet Bazaar... How I miss thee... I'm pretty sure it's the only thing about Orlando I actually miss...

[The Serpent Merchant]

Pet Bazaar... How I miss thee... I'm pretty sure it's the only thing about Orlando I actually miss...

Yeah, its a pretty cool little shop. I'm just in Orlando for college right now, and I think that it's an ok place, but I defiantly prefer the Tampa Bay area.

[fortoday634]

I believe that's only for breeding purposes.

The only change in her enclosure at night is when the florescent light goes off (she's in a AP T-10). It might drop down to 73F on the cool side but she seams to enjoy it.

[The Serpent Merchant]

I believe that's only for breeding purposes.

The only change in her enclosure at night is when the florescent light goes off (she's in a AP T-10). It might drop down to 73F on the cool side but she seams to enjoy it.

ok, thanks, my apartment does drop a few degrees at night so the ambient air temperature might drop a degree or so, but my herpstat should keep the hotspot right at 87 all night. Sound good?

[AVDude]

Yeah, its a pretty cool little shop. I'm just in Orlando for college right now, and I think that it's an ok place, but I defiantly prefer the Tampa Bay area.

Moved there for school myself, Full Sail.

[The Serpent Merchant]

Moved there for school myself, Full Sail.

Yeah, I'm at UCF for electrical engineering. the worst thing about Orlando is all the dang toll roads everywhere

[fortoday634]

You should be fine at 87F. Some will utilize a hot spot up to 90F so just keep that in mind.

IMO this is the best Dumeril's Boa care sheet out there.
http://www.moonlightboas.com/care-in...care-sheet.php

[The Serpent Merchant]

Ok, thanks I might bump up my herpstat to 90 during the day and let it cool off to 87 at night, I just need to learn how to read her like I can with my other snakes.